MOT Status
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105,589 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front at steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front at hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside and nearside rear chassis is corroded but not weakened.
rear exhaust is missing.
rear x member corroded
tow bar has been removed
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside and nearside rear chassis is corroded but not weakened.
rear exhaust is missing.
rear x member corroded
tow bar has been removed
Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both front tyres cracking on side walls but no cords showing
no steering damper fitted although evidence there may have been one fitted in the past ???
underside of vehicle covered in oily underseal not enableing full inspection
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GSM 18S is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 GSM 18S, 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 GSM 18S registered?
GSM 18S is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is GSM 18S safe to buy?
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