MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion onrear flour
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
sterring arm at o/s/f has slight play
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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GSV 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 GSV 437, 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 46 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 GSV 437 registered?
GSV 437 is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1980.
Is GSV 437 safe to buy?
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