MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (both bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick ( both bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Some corrosion in outrigger
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Some corrosion in outrigger
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Play in both sides rear wheel bearings
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides front belts (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Chasis (6.6.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre chasis by rear tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Play in both sides rear wheel bearings
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides front belts (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Battery box corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both sides front belts (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Intermediate drop arm insecure arm too steering box (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount chasis corrosion hole (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By bump stop (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chasis offside lower arm front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering locking device insecure drop arm ball joint not pinned (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery box corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis mount corrosion hole (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both sides front belts (5.2.2a)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
bonnet insecure
Nearside front floorand battery box floor corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front floor and battery box floor corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil smoke from exhaust clears when purged
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil smoke from exhaust clears when purged
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G916 MAT is a 1989 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 48%.
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 G916 MAT, 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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G916 MAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.
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