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Nearside Front Suspension sphere slightly leaking
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All tyres perished & have cuts in tread that are not deep enough to reach ply/cords
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper lower bush slight play
Nearside rear shock upper Bush has slight play
Slight oil leak
front inner brake pads getting low
offside front track rod end slight play
oil leak
rear shocks damp with oil
oil leak
rear light lens deteriorated
slight oil leak
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wipers in poor condition but still clearing the screen
Oil leak
differentials leaking oil
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
off side front tyre outter wall cracking with age
two clean to be a landrover.90..:-)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
off side front tyre outter wall cracking with age
two clean to be a landrover.90..:-)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front prop shaft front u/j badly worn and in a dangerouse condition.
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play at swivel joint on drop arm
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G516 DEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 G516 DEL, 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 G516 DEL registered?
G516 DEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.
Is G516 DEL safe to buy?
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