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GBF396NJE

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1988 · RED · DIESEL · 129,328 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 25 tests · 16 passed · 9 failed

PASS28 September 2026
129,328 mi
FAIL17 September 2026
129,321 mi
  • MAJORBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • DANGEROUSBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MAJORBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS12 August 2025
127,965 mi
PASS2 August 2024
124,748 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside centre body mount corroded
  • ADVISORYbattery box corroded
  • ADVISORYchassis corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper swivel pin slight play
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS4 May 2023
121,294 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside battery box corrosion but battery secure
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive very slight leak bottom of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL3 May 2023
121,274 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside battery box corrosion but battery secure
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive very slight leak bottom of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS28 April 2022
117,944 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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))
FAIL28 April 2022
117,942 mi
PASS19 March 2021
116,938 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAIL15 March 2021
116,937 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
PASS20 February 2020
116,378 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
FAIL19 February 2020
116,376 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • MAJORExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASS2 October 2018
116,301 mi
FAIL28 September 2018
116,295 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS16 February 2017
112,596 mi
PASS27 January 2016
110,421 mi
FAIL8 January 2016
110,407 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
  • FAILFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
  • FAILSteering system fouling drag link fouling on broken cross beam (2.2.D.2a)
PASS12 December 2014
108,429 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS28 November 2013
105,980 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASS20 November 2012
102,398 mi
PASS16 November 2011
96,119 mi
  • ADVISORYPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
FAIL7 November 2011
96,109 mi
  • FAILPower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
  • FAILCentre Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
PASS29 October 2010
89,056 mi
PASS28 April 2006
89,029 mi
FAIL22 April 2006
89,029 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
RED
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,494 cc
Year
1988
First registered
1988-11
Tax due
2027-11-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-27
Recorded mileage
129,328 mi

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