MOT Status
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135,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember n/s/r o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Handbrake has excessive travel
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Handbrake has excessive travel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres have slight cracking to tread area
oil leak from nearside outer drive end member seal/cap
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front swivel seals leaking
propshaft defective
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G4 PLA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 G4 PLA, 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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What year was G4 PLA registered?
G4 PLA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.
Is G4 PLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G4 PLA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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