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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper axle swivel ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Rear both stub axle leaking oil
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wiper ends split
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Lower Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement U.j loose (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely oil leak rear hubs (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer chassis legs by shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer chassis legs by spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear hose ferrules corroded
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated
both front out riggers corroded
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
both front springs corroded
both headlights nearing output limit
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
power steering pump weeping
rear brake hose and union corroded
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
slight corrosion front chassis
wipers not self parking
Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
slight corrosion front chassis
wipers not self parking
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
power steering pump weeping
rear brake hose and union corroded
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
both front axle seals leaking
both front brake discs badly pitted inner face
both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated
both front out riggers corroded
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
both front springs corroded
both headlights nearing output limit
brake reading near limit
offside front brake pipe on caliper corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty only working one side (4.4.2 (a) (i))
both front axle seals leaking
both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
engine leaking
front floor holed outside prescribed area
gearbox leaking
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
power steering pump weeping
rear brake hose and union corroded
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty only working one side (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both front axle seals leaking
both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
engine leaking
front floor holed outside prescribed area
gearbox leaking
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
power steering pump weeping
rear brake hose and union corroded
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
power steering pump area staining
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
rear light lenses corroded
both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
front floor holed outside prescribed area
front number plate faded
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg in various place and behind spring (2.4.A.3)
both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
front floor holed outside prescribed area
front number plate faded
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
power steering pump area staining
rear bump stops missing
rear chassis corroded
rear light lenses corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
front floor holed outside prescribed area
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
rear chassis corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
front floor holed outside prescribed area
offside rear outer axle seal leaking
rear chassis corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front axle seals leaking not excessivley
offside rear axle seal leaking
rear chassis corroded
steering box leaking but not excessivley
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
foot brake readings low
front axle seals leaking not excessivley
offside rear axle seal leaking
rear chassis corroded
steering box leaking but not excessivley
both front axle seals weeping
both headlights deteriorated
corrosion on rear chassis
front number plate faded
offside headlight near definition limit
offside rear hub seal leaking but not to excess
rear bump stop missing
staining on nearside rear brake back plate
wipers wont self park
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both front axle seals weeping
both headlights deteriorated
corrosion on rear chassis
front number plate faded
offside headlight near definition limit
offside rear floor holed
offside rear hub seal leaking but not to excess
power steering pump weeping
rear bump stop missing
staining on nearside rear brake back plate
wipers wont self park
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front axle seals weeping
corrosion brake pipe on offside front caliper
corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder
corrosion rear chassis
wiper dont self park
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front axle seals weeping
corrosion brake pipe on offside front caliper
corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder
corrosion rear chassis
wiper dont self park
both front axle seals weeping
both rear chassis legs corroded
corrosion on offside front brake pipe on caliper
power steering pump weeping
wear in nearside rear wheel bearing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
both front axle seals weeping
both rear chassis legs corroded
corrosion on offside front brake pipe on caliper
power steering pump weeping
staining on nearside rear brake back plate
wear in nearside rear wheel bearing
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to caliper
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
corrosion on offside rear chassis leg
front number plate faded
wipers wont self park
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to caliper
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
corrosion on offside rear chassis leg
front number plate faded
wipers wont self park
both front axle seals weeping
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
offside front seat belt damaged
wipers wont park
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front axle seals weeping
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
offside front seat belt damaged
wipers wont park
both front tyres worn on edges
corrosion on rear crossmember
play on steering drop arm
slight weeping from steering pump and box
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges
corrosion on rear crossmember
play on steering drop arm
slight weeping from steering pump and box
both front steering joint seals weeping
nearside rear trailing arm rearward bush worn
power steering pump weeping slightly
rear chassis near to tow bar mount corroded
steering box weeping
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front steering joint seals weeping
nearside rear trailing arm rearward bush worn
power steering pump weeping slightly
rear chassis near to tow bar mount corroded
steering box weeping
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G594 MYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.
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 G594 MYD, 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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G594 MYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.
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