MOT Status
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221,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal has a lot of travel before brakes are applied. (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod bush worn, (axle end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Axle insecure offside front, 'rear mounting bush excessively worn resulting in excessive axle movement in track control arm. (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded in front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt missing centre seatbelt buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure seat insecure at offside front mounting and offside rear seat runner fractured. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal has a lot of travel before brakes are applied. (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod bush worn, (axle end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear floor supports corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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GIB 5914 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 GIB 5914, 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 41 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 GIB 5914 registered?
GIB 5914 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is GIB 5914 safe to buy?
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