MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
Rear prop shaft sliding joint worn
Various corrosion to vehicle underbody
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
underbody corroded
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
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
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
beam pattern on off side headlamp obtained by tape
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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