MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))
rear exhaust rubbers perished
slight leaks on front hubs
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))
rear exhaust rubbers perished
slight leaks on front hubs
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
n/s/f axle ball leaking oil
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
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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G591 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G591 OBU, 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 G591 OBU registered?
G591 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G591 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for G591 OBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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