MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
REAR N\S BUMP STOP WORN
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (main feed) (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside body mounting area corroded
both front hub seals leaking
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G601 PVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 G601 PVJ, 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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G601 PVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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