MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,926 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coolant leak ()
Front swivels leaking both
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front swivels leaking both
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box rotten (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front both swivels leaking oil
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box rotten (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front both swivels leaking oil
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box rotten (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front steering damper leaking and bush worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper bush worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper bush worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face
All tyres cracking.
Brake hose ends and some brake pipes rusty in places.
Near side side step mountings very rusty.
Off side front seat belt slightly damaged.
rear brake disc backs rusty.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyres cracking.
Brake hose ends and some brake pipes rusty in places.
Near side side step mountings very rusty.
Off side front seat belt slightly damaged.
rear brake disc backs rusty.
All tyres starting to perish.
Exhaust and rear joint corroded.
Near side front track rod end gaitor very slightly split.
Rear brake disc backs very rusty.
Tow bar socket cover missing.
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
All tyres starting to perish.
Exhaust and rear joint corroded.
Front brake disc pads look worn low.
Near side front track rod end gaitor very slightly split.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc backs very rusty.
Rear diff seal leaking oil.
Rear prop shaft joint worn.
Tow bar socket cover missing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear discs badly corroded on inner face
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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G4 ERT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G4 ERT, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G4 ERT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2001.
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