MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounting and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and back (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear lower shock bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hole in driver's front floor not within 30cm of mounting
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front tyres slightly perished
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A453 NKM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A453 NKM, 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 42 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 A453 NKM registered?
A453 NKM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1984.
Is A453 NKM safe to buy?
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