MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,472 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear fog light not working
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
nearside front and rear tyres light cracking in side walls
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside 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)
oil leak
underside heavily corroded.
underside heavily covered in mud.
underside heavily plated repaired.
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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GEJ 478 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1957 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 59,000 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 GEJ 478, 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 69 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 GEJ 478 registered?
GEJ 478 is a 1957 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1957.
Is GEJ 478 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GEJ 478 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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