MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear diff seal leaking
Rear tyres perished
n/s/f disc corroded
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f swivel hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Body or chassis 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f swivel hub seal leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear diff seal leaking
Rear tyres perished
n/s/f disc corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front n/s tyre perished
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
All tyres perished
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
nearside front inner edges corroded
offside and nearside front inner doors has sharp edges
rear door does not open
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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WGD 897H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 WGD 897H, 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 56 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 WGD 897H registered?
WGD 897H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1970.
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