MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and underside coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit touching exhaust (4.11 (c) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and underside coated (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
radiator support bracket loose
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
radiator support bracket loose
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel tank corroded not leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G579 RHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G579 RHH, 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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G579 RHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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