MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front grill not fitted
Offside rear tyre deteriorating
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Front grill not fitted
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear tyre deteriorating
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
alternator belt frayed
radiator signs of corrosion
rear service brake imbalance of 40%
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
alternator belt frayed
radiator signs of corrosion
rear service brake imbalance of 40%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil pressure warning light not working
rear service brake imbalance of 52%
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil pressure warning light not working
rear service brake imbalance of 52%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front inner pads appear low
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
front brakes did not lock on performance test,pedal feels spongy
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear shocher casing corroded
oil pressure warning light not working
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear shocher casing corroded
oil pressure warning light not working
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
oil leak from rear axle
oil pressure light not working
power steering pump worn, but not leaking
rear axle breather pipe broken/possible blocked
rear off side bump stop missing
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front position lamp lens condensated
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside headlamp beam pattern almost unrecognisable
Slight corrosion around drivers seat belt floor anchorage
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G97 XPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 G97 XPL, 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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What year was G97 XPL registered?
G97 XPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1989.
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