MOT Status
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138,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
widespread light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
widespread light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear chassis rails are corroded n/s has holes but not within prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear chassis rails are corroded n/s has holes but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle has corrosion to both rear chassis rails,n/s has holes but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both(link pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
o/s/f body mount is corroded,body secure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
numerous oil leaks
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
numerous oil leaks
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear bump stop rubber breaking off
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wear/play in rear propshaft u/j
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING.
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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G809 YFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 G809 YFH, 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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G809 YFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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