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76,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both front hub oil seals leaking badly
oil leak on steering box
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A305 XKU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A305 XKU, 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 43 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 A305 XKU registered?
A305 XKU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1983.
Is A305 XKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A305 XKU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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