MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front axle mounting bushes have slight play
front propshaft excessively worn and gearbox flange insecure
Nearside Front Track rod 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front axle mounting bushes have slight play
front propshaft excessively worn and gearbox flange insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front propshaft has excessively worn splines
offside rear and both front tyres worn close to leagal limit of 1.6mm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front propshaft has excessively worn splines
offside rear and both front tyres worn close to leagal limit of 1.6mm
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake pipes slightly corroded
hardy spicer at rear axle has slight play
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine leaking oil
some where detected to front half shaft
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front universal joint (Short shaft) has slight play
Some marking on seat belt webbing
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Some marking on seat belt webbing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G51 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 G51 LRM, 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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G51 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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