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155,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower swivel joint has slight play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch at rear of front wheel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside front track rod end has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
WHEELS OUTSIDE VEHICLE BODY
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
WHEELS OUTSIDE VEHICLE BODY
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear diff leaking
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear diff leaking
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/f inner wing corroded
rear shocker covers corroded
underbody corrosion
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/f inner wing corroded
rear shocker covers corroded
underbody corrosion
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G585 DKD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 G585 DKD, 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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G585 DKD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1989.
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