MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front floor area corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absober turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component insecure tubular outrigger corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front floor area corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage shock absorber upper moun t worn (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
number plate location not at front of vehicle
wiper wont park
O/S/F tyre perishing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F tyre perishing
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Both rear bump stops missing
Drop arm balljoint dust cover split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight damage front no plate
corrosion to rear cross member (not within prescibed area) has sufficiently weakend cross member to render a trailor dangerous
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion to rear cross member (not within prescribed area) has sufficiently weakened crossmember to render towing a trailor dangerous
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all front radius arm bushes getting weak
both rear bump stops missing
rear cross member getting weak (corrosion)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all front radius arm bushes worn and starting to separate
both rear bump stops missing
slight free-play both rear wheel bearings
slight play o/s lower swivel
slight play upper steering u/j
n/s rear crossmember corroded & o/s getting weak
rear prop shaft u/j worn
Front axle saddle bushes worn.
Rear prop shaft rear u/j worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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G783 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 G783 CLJ, 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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G783 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1989.
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