MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes rusry
chassie rusty
floor rusty
oil leak on engine
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes rusry
chassie rusty
floor rusty
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G553 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 G553 ESM, 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 G553 ESM registered?
G553 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1989.
Is G553 ESM safe to buy?
The MOT history for G553 ESM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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