MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,692 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front floor o/s and n/s corroded
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Both front shock turrets corroded
Bulk head corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front shock turrets corroded
Bulk head corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front prop shaft UJ is worn
Front shock absorber turrets have corrosion
Oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear chassis by spring mounts lightly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower steering UJ has slight play (2.2.A.1a)
Front prop shaft UJ is worn
Front shock absorber turrets have corrosion
Oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear chassis by spring mounts lightly corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower steering UJ has slight play (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front pads too big
Rear ball joint dust cover perrished
Rear wheel bearings have slight play
Swivel housing seals leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front pads too big
Rear ball joint dust cover perrished
Rear wheel bearings have slight play
Swivel housing seals leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise near side rear tyre sidewall slight cracking
All wheel bearings have slight play in them.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chassis very rusty
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis very rusty
Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G65 JKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 G65 JKY, 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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G65 JKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.
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