MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED/LOOSE
FUEL LEAK ENGINE
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODDED AND SPLIT
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED/LOOSE
FUEL LEAK ENGINE
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODDED AND SPLIT
Centre Rear Lower crossmember corrodded and cracked
Nearside Front axle swivel housing leaking
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush split (2.7.4)
Offside Rear axle swivel housing leaking
Rear crossmember corrodded and cracked offside section
Rear fuel tank damp/leak
nearside front axle bump stop missing
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
oil leak rear axle
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front axle bump stop missing
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
oil leak rear axle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front plough winch still connected to front of vehicle
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
snow plough attachtmemt still connected to fron t of vehicle.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G580 YRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 G580 YRJ, 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 G580 YRJ registered?
G580 YRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.
Is G580 YRJ safe to buy?
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