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ExpiredMileage
113,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tiny holes (6.1.2 (a))
Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down
Nearside Front lower section of bulkhead corroded by lower door hinge but outside prescribed areas
Rear both sides suspension bump stops missing
Skickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view
Slight bow in drag link
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tiny holes (6.1.2 (a))
Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down
Nearside Front lower section of bulkhead corroded by lower door hinge but outside prescribed areas
Rear both sides suspension bump stops missing
Skickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view
Slight bow in drag link
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by rear chassis securing clip (1.1.11 (c))
Front both sides shock absorbers fitted upside down
General surface corrosion to chassis
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear outer rear cross member corroded outside prescibed areas
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small holes (6.1.2 (a))
Stickers on windscreen swept area but not affecting drivers view
N/s/f axle swivel joint seal slight leak of oil.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/s/r o/s/f outer hub seal caps leaking fluid.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/s/r o/s/f outer hub seal caps leaking fluid.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front hubs leaking
engine oil leak
indicators starting to fade
o/s rear brake drum damp
slight leak from the o/s front shockabsorber
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
both front hubs leaking
engine oil leak
indicators starting to fade
o/s rear brake drum damp
slight leak from the o/s front shockabsorber
slight exhaust blow at the rear joint
steering box wet
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight exhaust blow at the rear joint
steering box wet
chassis becoming quite rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chassis becoming quite rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/ and n/s chassis corroded at and around rear top coil spring mounts -not perforated
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B474 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B474 KRM, 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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B474 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1985.
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