MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both chassis rails corroded.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front brake flexi hose not properly mounted.
rear suspension A frame mounting area corroded.
steering box drop arm balljoint cover loose.
N/S SEAT FRAME CORRODED
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O S F DOOR SKIN LOOSE
O/S SERAT FRAME CORRODED
O/S/R REFLECTOR INSECURE
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
SEAT BACK LOOSE
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
N/S SEAT FRAME CORRODED
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O S F DOOR SKIN LOOSE
O/S SERAT FRAME CORRODED
O/S/R REFLECTOR INSECURE
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
SEAT BACK LOOSE
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Drivers seat back loose.
Drivers door outer skin detached at lower edge.
Drivers seat base (bolted section) slight corrosion
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside passenger seat base (bolted section) slight corrosion.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front swivel joint slight leak.
Offside rear reflector insecure.
Offside rear wheel bearing slight play.
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight oil leak at axle 2 diff pan
This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
fuel cap is cracked
o/s/f bearing is leaking slightly
o/s/f door split at hinge
o/s/f wing holed slightly
rear backing plates showing dampness
rear diff plate slight leak
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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G789 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 G789 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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G789 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.
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