MOT Status
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65,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and back brake discs rusty and worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe union leaking diesel bad leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and back brake discs rusty and worn
steering damper bushes badly worn
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
steering damper bushes worn
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt central (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
steering damper bushes worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering ball joint dust cover loose
steering damper bushes worn
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside steering damper loose /play
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside steering damper loose /play
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material every brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front bumper corroded but secure
underside rusty
underside wax oiled
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SEVERAL BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS PERISHING
UNDERSIDE WAX OILED
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SEVERAL BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS PERISHING
UNDERSIDE WAX OILED
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing STEERING ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear body mounting cross member corroded
rear chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear body mounting cross member corroded
rear chassis cross member corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G8 MFT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 G8 MFT, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G8 MFT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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