MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrossion n/s/f foot well
n/s/f hub seal leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
park brake reserve travel
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
park brake reserve travel
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake binding slightly
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake binding slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
condition of wiring at rear
engine won t turn off with key
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine ()
condition of wiring n/s/r near exhaust
engine won t turn off with key
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G678 YRW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G678 YRW, 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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G678 YRW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.
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