MOT Status
ValidMileage
223,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail
corrosion to o/s/r body mount
n/s/r bump stop missing
corrosion to both rear chassis rails and rear centre cross member
corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
n/s/r bump stop missing
corrosion to both rear brake pipes
corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
corrosion to rear chassis cross member
n/s/r bump stop missing
corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
corrosion to o\s of chassis cross member
n\s\r bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G85 GWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 G85 GWO, 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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What year was G85 GWO registered?
G85 GWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1989.
Is G85 GWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for G85 GWO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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