MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm front (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm rear (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.1.3 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective top of column defective fouling switch gear whilst turning (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering locking device missing pitman arm (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint likely to become detached at steering box input side (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre valve incorrect to type of wheel rim
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub unit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pedal anti slip badly worn
handbrake jammed on (released to allow test)
tow bar electrics disconnected
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Both bolts attaching to axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear arm mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
O/S/F hub has slight play
O/S/F hub leaking
Rear exhaust pipe fouling body
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked, all tyres date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Both front swivel joints slight leak
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight leak
No ignition lights
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both front swivel joints slight leak
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight leak
No ignition lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear axle oil leak
steering box oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear axle oil leak
steering box oil leak
Oil leak
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
door check strap broken n/s/front
n/s/f/hub play slight
tail gate corrosion
tow bar elec not tested due to dirt in socket
under side covered in mud
wing repeter loose n/s
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
door check strap broken n/s/front
n/s/f/hub play slight
tail gate corrosion
tow bar elec not tested due to dirt in socket
under side covered in mud
wing repeter loose n/s
Oil leak
front hub swivel seals have leak
oil leak from o/s/r hub
spare wheel missing and mounting bolts protruding
steering box has oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust centre mounting broken
front hub swivel seals have leak
oil leak from o/s/r hub
spare wheel missing and mounting bolts protruding
steering box has oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s door check strap in secure
o/s hub has movement
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
front prop shaft joint badly worn
interior mirror missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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G526 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 G526 GUX, 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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G526 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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