MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,526 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake only just met the requirements @16% needs adjustment
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
all tyres perished
exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Coolant leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front tyre inner wall damaged
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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G497 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G497 XDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G497 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.
Is G497 XDG safe to buy?
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