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42,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering damper lower bush slight play
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
steering damper lower bush slight play
Battery box showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Passenger Footwell Showing Sign of Corrosion
Offside Front Hub swivel housing seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive Around General Areas of Engine, Gearbox, T-Box and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle running on LPG at time of Test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Battery box showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Passenger Footwell Showing Sign of Corrosion
Offside Front Hub swivel housing seal slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive Around General Areas of Engine, Gearbox, T-Box and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle running on LPG at time of Test
Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corroded within general area (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Footwell has corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Footwell has corrosion
Offside Front Hub swivel housing seal slightly leaking
Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corroded within general area (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around general underside of vehicle (Engine Sump, Gearbox, T-Box) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper show signs of corrosion on outer grab handles (Inner)
Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
THE HOLE OF THE CHASSIS IS CORRODED, REAR OFF SIDE WHEEL IS WET WITH OIL,STEERING BOX IS WET,
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
THE HOLE OF THE CHASSIS IS CORRODED, REAR OFF SIDE WHEEL IS WET WITH OIL,STEERING BOX IS WET,
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion to chassis
suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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A917 KDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 A917 KDF, 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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A917 KDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1984.
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