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GBS40CFH

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2010 · BLACK · DIESEL · 140,848 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 24 tests · 14 passed · 10 failed

PASS8 October 2026
140,848 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL28 September 2026
140,846 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • DANGEROUSExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORTowbar component excessively corroded rear crossmember. (6.1.6 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOREmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASS30 October 2025
134,245 mi
PASS12 December 2024
128,617 mi
  • ADVISORYPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost
  • ADVISORYbolt on panel for rear passenger footwell corroded and holed
  • ADVISORYboot floor corroded and holed
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at offside of rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine coolant bottle almost empty
  • ADVISORYExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAIL11 December 2024
128,617 mi
PASS30 November 2023
120,712 mi
  • MINORNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
FAIL28 November 2023
120,712 mi
  • MAJORRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • MAJORRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORBody component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge at broken fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
PASS29 November 2022
116,339 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
FAIL22 November 2022
116,339 mi
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MAJORHeadlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at bottom mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most track-rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play at steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
PASS1 November 2021
112,158 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASS29 October 2020
109,467 mi
FAIL27 October 2020
109,463 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS18 November 2019
102,745 mi
FAIL12 November 2019
102,744 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wing mirror damaged
  • ADVISORYFront wiper blades torn
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSteering box slight movement slight play in ball joint (2.1.1 (d) (i))
PASS20 November 2018
91,728 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
FAIL19 November 2018
91,723 mi
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
PASS12 September 2017
79,202 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL8 September 2017
79,185 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
PASS15 December 2016
68,174 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYengine coolant bottle almost empty
FAIL15 December 2016
68,174 mi
PASS19 November 2015
56,276 mi
PASS15 December 2014
43,976 mi
  • USER ENTEREDrear seats not fitted at time of test, all rear belts not checked
  • USER ENTEREDwiperblades torn
PASS19 December 2013
32,063 mi
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FAIL19 December 2013
32,063 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,402 cc
Year
2010
First registered
2010-12
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-29
Recorded mileage
140,848 mi

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