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GB575DYN

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1988 · GREEN · DIESEL · 137,593 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-02● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 22 tests · 17 passed · 5 failed

PASS28 September 2026
137,593 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL28 September 2026
137,593 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • PRSRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASS3 October 2025
136,757 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise wheel bearing has play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS18 September 2024
129,000 mi
PASS18 September 2023
126,966 mi
PASS22 September 2022
123,935 mi
PASS22 September 2021
120,799 mi
PASS16 September 2020
118,425 mi
FAIL8 September 2020
118,425 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
PASS16 September 2019
116,812 mi
PASS14 September 2018
113,716 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MINORHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS7 September 2017
110,757 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS13 January 2014
91,831 mi
PASS23 February 2011
158,937 mi
  • ADVISORYBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL15 February 2011
158,937 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  • FAILOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • FAILRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDPropshaft component defective
PASS21 October 2009
154,956 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDoff side rear chassis rail rusty poor condition
FAIL20 October 2009
154,956 mi
PASS9 October 2008
151,242 mi
  • USER ENTEREDFront and rear number plates damaged
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS23 October 2007
148,960 mi
  • USER ENTEREDrear chassis legs corroded
  • USER ENTEREDplay in steering track rod ends
  • USER ENTEREDrear metal brake pipes corroded
PASS26 October 2006
147,344 mi
FAIL16 October 2006
147,192 mi
  • FAILSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
  • FAILOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  • FAILBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
PASS26 October 2005
143,028 mi
  • ADVISORYCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,494 cc
Year
1988
First registered
1988-10
Tax due
2027-11-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-02
Recorded mileage
137,593 mi

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