MOT Status
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151,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
both front hubs seal slightly leaking
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive On Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive On Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both front swivels leaking slightly
Front hand brake long travel
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front both front swivels leaking slightly
Front hand brake long travel
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
foot brake lever travel close to no reserve fail
All four tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
All four tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GFH 124 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 GFH 124, 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 40 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 GFH 124 registered?
GFH 124 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is GFH 124 safe to buy?
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