MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Chassis repairs going rusty again
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Body outrigger corroded (fuel tank one)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
battery box corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
chassis slightly corroded
Offside Rear brake back plate wet
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion in rear chassis and cross member
corrosion starting in brake master cylinder mounting area
rear exhaust mounting broken
Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
All tyres split and perished on outer side walls
Nearside headlamp low aim
Noise from nearside front brake
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G828 NKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 G828 NKE, 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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G828 NKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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