MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside 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 gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front swivel joints leaking
slight damage/cuts to all 4 tyre outer sidewalls
travel on footbrake
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine has an oil leak
exhaust corroded
front swivel joint seals leaking
gearbox has an oil leak
offside front caliper brake line bent but not leaking
rust on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cuts in all tyres on outer side walls
front and rear suspension parts rusty
oil leak at power box area
oil leaks at engine and gear box area
slight play at rear suspension arm ball joint above axle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cuts in both front tyres on outer side walls
cuts in rear tyres on outer side walls
o/s front wheel arch trim loose
oil leak at rear axle
oil leaks at engine and gear box area
possible air in brake system
rattle from exhaust system
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cuts in both front tyres on outer side walls
cuts in rear tyres on outer side walls
o/s front wheel arch trim loose
oil leak at rear axle
oil leaks at engine and gear box area
possible air in brake system
rattle from exhaust system
play at front prop shaft rear joint and play at transfer box bearing
slight leak at n/s front hub seal
surface rust at rear sub frame
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
evidence of oil at n/s rear brake back plate
slight weep at power box o/s
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
chassis starting to rust
coil springs getting rusty
pas belt noisey
surface rust around seat belt mounts
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G730 RKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 G730 RKE, 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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G730 RKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.
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