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144,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion various under body and chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front both spheres leaking slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear exhaust mount loose
both sides front and nearside rear tyres perishing
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front outriggers on front and rear of the box section (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion various under body and chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front both spheres leaking slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear exhaust mount loose
both sides front and nearside rear tyres perishing
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to axle (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres perished!
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.2.1d)
both sides wiper blades splitting!
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated!
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to axle (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres perished!
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded junction to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.2.1d)
both sides wiper blades splitting!
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated!
Offside Rear unable to open door from inside
Body has slight corrosion chassis crusty/flakey (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres perishing/cracking
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides & just ok (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides & just ok (1.2.1d)
engine oil just on dip stick
exhaust deteriorating
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body finisher panal under side window (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working condition/colour needs rechecking (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion chassis crusty/flakey (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front both sides tyres perishing/cracking
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides & just ok (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.4.A.2e)
Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides & just ok (1.2.1d)
engine oil just on dip stick
exhaust deteriorating
Offside Rear unable to undo door from inside
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
both sides rear bump stops missing!
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
minor scratch on inside of offside screen!
offside rear inner door corroded!
oil leaks gearbox/transfer box areas!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both sides rear bumpstops missing!
minor scratch inside offside screen!
offside rear brake backplate stained!
offside rear inner door corroded!
oil leaks gearbox/transfer area!
tow electrics/socket poor!
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
both sides rear bumpstops missing!
minor scratch inside offside screen!
offside rear brake backplate stained!
offside rear inner door corroded!
oil leaks gearbox/transfer area!
tow electrics/socket poor!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear inner door corroded!
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear inner door corroded!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear door corroded away(lower to check strap assy)!
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
VERY BAD OIL LEAKS!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear door corroded away(lower to check strap assy)!
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bad oil leaks!
charge light flickers!
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear door check strap mount panal/door corroded away!
tow indicator warning flashes when hazards are on!
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bad oil leaks!
charge light flickers!
nearside rear bump stop missing!
offside rear door check strap mount panal/door corroded away!
tow indicator warning flashes when hazards are on!
front propshaft rear u/j very badly worn!
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leaks
charge light flashing
n/s rear bump stop missing
tow indicator warning flashes when hazards are on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leaks
charge light flashing
n/s rear bump stop missing
tow indicator warning flashes when hazards are on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s rear door chack strap insecure
tow indicator warning works when hazards oparated
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s rear door check insecure
towing indicator warning works when hazards oparated
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G550 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 G550 PUF, 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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G550 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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