MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn control insecure Switch broken (7.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front brake discs inner face covered in rust
Brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front brake discs inner face covered in rust
Brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G612 UHV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 G612 UHV, 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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G612 UHV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.
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