MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - upper suspension arm support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - upper support mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nsf tyre rubs slightly on full lock. would recommend wheel alignment.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre inner chassis at gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement drop arm loose (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis holed and poor welding not on patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s chassis holed and poor welding on patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn joint excessive play bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment gaiter split as well (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion o/s inner below screen corroded
slight oil on engine
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension springs are corroded
front hubs are damp
OIL LEAK
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
stone chip in windsreen o/s
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
stone chip in windsreen o/s
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
water leak from radiator
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Hand brake lever travel. †
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leak
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M787 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M787 GAT, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M787 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.
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