MOT Status
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186,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff support dust cover worn
STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
TRANSVERSE BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK
FRONT DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK
GEARBOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUTURAL
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUCTURAL
OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SIGNS OFF REAR WHEEL CYLINER LEAKING OFFSIDE
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK
FRONT DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK
GEARBOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUTURAL
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUCTURAL
OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SIGNS OFF REAR WHEEL CYLINER LEAKING OFFSIDE
STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
TRANSVERSE BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive non structural corrosion to floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural corrosion to floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead near brake servo/master cylinder (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight oil leaking from steering box
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G738 TTV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 G738 TTV, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G738 TTV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1997.
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