MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both Brackets (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both Brackets (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant leak
nearside rear leaf spring corroded
offside rear leaf spring corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 1 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 3 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 1 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow hole 2 (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant leak
nearside front leaf spring corroded
nearside rear leaf spring corroded
offside rear leaf spring corroded
oil leak
all 4 leaf springs in poor condition
chassis corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all leaf springs corroded
front axle wet with fluid at each stub axle
vehciles floor pan hole in several locations
vehicle under body corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all leaf springs corroded
front axle wet with fluid at each stub axle
vehciles floor pan hole in several locations
vehicle under body corroded
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GFL 926N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 GFL 926N, 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 51 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 GFL 926N registered?
GFL 926N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1975.
Is GFL 926N safe to buy?
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