MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front hub seals misting
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper light corrosion to bulkhead
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on both front hub oil seals begining to leak
advise on o/s/f forward steering joint play
advise on o/s/f seat belt begining to fray
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
***brake fluid on the o/s/r back plate might be cause of lack of effort***
advise on both front hub oil seals begining to leak
advise on o/s/f forward steering joint play
advise on o/s/f seat belt begining to fray
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B293 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 B293 PKS, 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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B293 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1984.
Is B293 PKS safe to buy?
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