MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle /prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside side repeater not working
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Both front universal joint slightly leaking
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
evidence of p.a.s box leak
floor & side frame corroded
footbrake travel longer than normal
leak back pipes damp
slight play in drop arm ball joint
tractor joints leaking
brake pedal travel longer than normal
evidence of p.a.s box leak
tractor joint leaking
brake pedal travel longer than normal
front axle stabilizer bush seperating
hand & footbrake travel longer than normal
play in front axle stabilizer bush
brake fluid contaminated,pedal travel longer than normal.
n/s/r top shock bush worn.
side framework & rear axle/spring seats corroded.
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s headlamp reflector rusted.
steering light/p.a.s box seeping.
n/s headlamp reflector rusted.
steering light/p.a.s box seeping.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A415 KAJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A415 KAJ, 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 A415 KAJ registered?
A415 KAJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1983.
Is A415 KAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for A415 KAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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