MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underbody/Underbody components have been undersealed
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underbody/Underbody components have been undersealed
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near to brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR INSIDE ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking INJECTORS/PIPES (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR INSIDE ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers footwell as seen from under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Alloy wheel has slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion on coil springs
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion on coil springs
Offside rear door not opening from inside
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
dampness all around steering box, no leak found
grease all around n/s/f hub
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
free play on axle ball joint
wear on steering arm os
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front reg plate cracked
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
front reg plate cracked
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play rear axle joint
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre main ball joint (rear) slight play
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G786 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 G786 SSL, 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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G786 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.
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