MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
chassis corroded
n/s/f bump stop missing
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 holes (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pipes, suspension bushes, slight play in steering, n/s mirror missing, possible power steering fluid leak
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
N/S & O/S/F floor corroded
N/S/F swivel joint leaking oil
N/S/R bump stop missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G531 KWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 G531 KWY, 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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G531 KWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1989.
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