MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front disks corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/s n/s rear shock absorber bushes slight wear
O/s rear bump stop missing
O/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear suspension ball joint dust cover slight deteration
Slight corrotion n/s battery tray
Slight corrotion o/s front outrigger
Slight corrotion o/s top suspension mount
Slight leak from o/s cv joint
Slight movement n/s upper suspension bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise on oil leak slight play in rear prop shaft uj
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.(trailing arm mounts, spring mounts)
corrosion to rear chassis
corrosion to rear shock absorbers dust covers
engine coolant leak (radiator) advise further inspection
lower steering column universal joint slight play
nearside drag link end slight play in ball joint
nearside front swivel slight play in lower bearing/pin
nearside rear wheel; bearing slight play
offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying
offside rear shock light misting of oil
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.(trailing arm mounts, spring mounts)
corrosion to rear chassis
corrosion to rear shock absorbers dust covers
engine coolant leak (radiator) advise further inspection
lower steering column universal joint slight play
nearside drag link end slight play in ball joint
nearside front swivel slight play in lower bearing/pin
nearside rear wheel; bearing slight play
offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying
offside rear shock light misting of oil
oil leak
corrosion and minor leaks to exhaust rear system
corrosion to rear shock absorber casings
damage to windscreen
gear/transfer box oil leak
general and heavy corrosion to chassis
offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying slightly
oil leak
rear differential oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
oil leaks to engine, gearbox and rear differential
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leaks to engine, gearbox, rear differential
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak transfer box
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G602 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G602 JWN, 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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G602 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1989.
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