MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,310 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear number plate deteriorated
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to bulk head under servo
corrosion to front chassis
heavy corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear number plate deteriorated
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to bulk head under servo
corrosion to front chassis
heavy corrosion to rear chassis
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to chassis rails
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to chassis rails
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to rear chassis
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
power steering notchy
steering box damp
warning light not working with park brake lever
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Power steering notchy
Steering box damp
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front tractor unit's slightly damp
Both front brake hoses slightly perished
Coolant leak
Offside front tyre perished & cracks starting to show in treads
Oil leak
Oil leaks from transfer box
Steering box damp with oil
Damppness around steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Slight play in both front wheel brarings
Damppness around steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in both front wheel brarings
All steel brake pipes corroded.
Front seatbelts in poor condition.
Irregular wear pattern to nearside rear tyre inner edge
Nearside rear shock absorber damp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Roadsprings corroded.
Slight lift in A frame ball joint
Some irregular movement in drop arm ball joint.
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tractor joints leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
All steel brake pipes corroded.
Front seatbelts in poor condition.
Irregular wear pattern to nearside rear tyre inner edge
Nearside rear shock absorber damp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Roadsprings corroded.
Slight lift in A frame ball joint
Some irregular movement in drop arm ball joint.
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tractor joints leaking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front windscreen wipers split
corrosion to chassis
radiator in poor condition
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front windscreen wipers split
corrosion to chassis
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear shock absorber not fitted with spacer washer
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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G993 SKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G993 SKR, 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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G993 SKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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