MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel pump damp but no obvious leak
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect prop shaft seal on front transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking link (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front lower swivels leaking fluid
uj sir clips not inserted correctly in prop shaft
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery tray corroded
cab around both front seat belt mountings holed, seat belts not secured to cab
steering collum has slight play in bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery tray corroded
cab around both front seat belt mountings holed, seat belts not secured to cab
steering collum has slight play in bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear load area support member corroded, not considered to be a prescribed area
Slight oil leak from nearside steering/suspension swivel.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Noted smell of diesel, no leak found.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Noted smell of diesel, no leak found.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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B196 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B196 KRR, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B196 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.
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