MOT Status
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197,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured A frame ball joint housing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "A" arm bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Offside steering arm bush has slight movement
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint very slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G69 FBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G69 FBO, 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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G69 FBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.
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