MOT Status
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119,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Underseal applied to entire underside of vehicle.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle has been thoroughly undersealed.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight play in front wheel bearings
wiper blades deteriorated
Wiper blades deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Slight play in front propshaft universal joint
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G8 OGB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 OGB, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G8 OGB registered?
G8 OGB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2001.
Is G8 OGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for G8 OGB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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