MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front propshaft front u-j worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
front propshaft front u-j worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering box damp with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
both front and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front and o/s/r tyres side walls cracking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B287 SKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 B287 SKN, 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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What year was B287 SKN registered?
B287 SKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.
Is B287 SKN safe to buy?
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