MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body mount corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
unable to assess quality of welding repairs
underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central chassis by tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel housing bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel housing bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing leaking
Offside Rear Body mount corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
unable to assess quality of welding repairs
underside of vehicle dirty
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all body mounts corroded
all brake pipes heavily greased
oil leak
underside of vehicle heavily coated with mud
welding repairs
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower mount (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes heavily greased
underside of vehicle heavily coated with mud
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
holes corroded in offside rear of chassis but outside of prescribed areas
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
holes corroded in offside rear of chassis but outside of prescribed areas
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on axel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
holes corroded in offside rear of chassis but outside of prescribed areas
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all four tyres slightly perished
hole corroded in nearside rear of chassis but not within a prescribed area
nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly worn on the outer edges
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play sphere (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in inner and top of chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all four tyres slightly perished
hole corroded in nearside rear of chassis but not within a prescribed area
nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly worn on the outer edges
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres slightly perished
nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
slight play in steering box drag link
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres slightly perished
nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
slight play in steering box drag link
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering box drop arm nut slightly loose
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering box drop arm nut slightly loose
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Excessive corrosion to battery tray
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear hub seal leaking
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Excessive corrosion to battery tray
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front propshaft rear u.j. worn
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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G909 YRE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.
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 G909 YRE, 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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G909 YRE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.
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