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GBF718RSE

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1989 · SILVER · PETROL · 153,835 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 20 tests · 13 passed · 7 failed

PASS19 February 2026
153,835 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MINORDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on end of drop arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASS13 February 2025
148,828 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MINOROffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASS8 February 2024
144,161 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MINORSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAIL29 January 2024
144,161 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MINORSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASS21 February 2023
138,609 mi
  • MINORDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in sphere (6.1.7 (c) (i))
FAIL21 February 2023
138,609 mi
PASS23 February 2022
132,161 mi
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYBOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING
FAIL11 February 2022
132,160 mi
PASS18 February 2021
126,491 mi
  • ADVISORYunderside has some surface corrosion
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS28 January 2020
121,338 mi
  • MINOROffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAIL27 January 2020
121,338 mi
PASS1 February 2019
114,053 mi
  • MINOROffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS16 January 2018
104,814 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak Diff Pinion Oil Seal Leaking
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASS7 February 2017
96,599 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYBonnet stay missing
  • ADVISORYOffside Hinge on Bonnet Broken
FAIL7 February 2017
96,599 mi
  • PRSRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYBonnet stay missing
  • ADVISORYOffside Hinge on Bonnet Broken
PASS3 February 2016
80,604 mi
FAIL2 February 2016
80,603 mi
  • FAILNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
  • FAILOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
PASS9 October 2014
62,345 mi
PASS5 September 2013
421,275 mi
FAIL4 September 2013
421,275 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
1989
First registered
1989-06
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-02-22
Recorded mileage
153,835 mi

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