MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General underside corrosion and repair.
N/S/F axel swivel joint weeping but not excessive.
Chassis has had corrosion and repairs.
Chassis has corrosion & repair
Front brake has slight imbalance
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
o/s rear outrigger corroded
oily residue on fuel pump
slight freeplay on steering box
Both hub swivels & front axle seals leaking
Brake pedal slightly spongy & travel long
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both hub swivels & front axle seals leaking
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions to high to register on computer print out
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
engine smokey
exhaust mounts poor
handbrake on minimal limit
long foot brake travel
offside front outrigger coroded
offside rear brake binding
both rear axle metal brake pipes corroding.
exhaust mountings corroding.
nearside front outer metal brakepipe corroding.
nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness .
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B128 AKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B128 AKN, 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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B128 AKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.
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