MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brakes feel weak as car been sitting
oil / diesel dampness on engin/ gearbox
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust hitting fuel tank
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust hitting fuel tank
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G654 XAR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G654 XAR, 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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G654 XAR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.
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