MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all chassis repairs heavy underseal
front no plate cracked
secondry bonnet catch missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front no plate cracked
secondry bonnet catch missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
landrover front propshaft bolts loose
Centre Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G508 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 G508 SST, 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 G508 SST registered?
G508 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1989.
Is G508 SST safe to buy?
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