MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not excessively Panhard rod
Vehicle undersealed heavily
Brake performance not tested Vehicle not roadworthy for decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wiring fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wiring fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Bump stops missing
Wiring touching bonnet, risk of fire. *bonnent not fully closed*
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
advise this vechicle has being underseal
Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
advise this vechicle has being underseal
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise off side rear tyre cracking on outerwall
advise repair to off side front out riger being repair but cover up with sealant
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near top shocker mountain (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near top shocker mountain (2.4.A.3)
advise off side rear tyre cracking on outerwall
advise repair to off side front out riger being repair but cover up with sealant
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Battery insecure
advise both bonnett highes loose
advise metal foor plates not bolted to floor
advise near side front outer door handle loose
advise water bottle insercure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
advise both bonnett highes loose
advise metal foor plates not bolted to floor
advise near side front outer door handle loose
advise seat missing
advise water bottle insercure
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
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G887 HMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 G887 HMS, 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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G887 HMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1989.
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