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A702 KSM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA702 KSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,764 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 125,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,639 miles

Both front hub seals leaking (Wheel bearing)

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bottom intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter / sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Along front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired Needle Fluctuating (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,628 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested for this reason (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front hub seals leaking (Wheel bearing)

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bottom intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter / sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Along front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired Needle Fluctuating (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both outer spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 124,070 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both outer spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,014 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 130,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering fluid pipe (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.2.C.1c)

advise exhaust system rusty

advise nsr brake pipe packing

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

nsf and osf inner panels slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,682 miles

Rear prop shaft sliding joint worn

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2013 126,398 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 126,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 124,932 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 124,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

beam pattern on off side headlamp obtained by tape

Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,120 miles

beam pattern on off side headlamp obtained by tape

Pass 14 Jul 2010 122,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 118,280 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 118,276 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 116,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 114,129 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 114,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A702 KSM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 A702 KSM, 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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A702 KSM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1984.

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