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234,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underbody showing sign of corrosion
Front Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking oil.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking oil.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drop arm joint gaiter split
front discs worn thin
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G737 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 G737 HDW, 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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What year was G737 HDW registered?
G737 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1989.
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