MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Fuel hose insecure front to tank (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear hub seals have slight leaks
brake pipes coated in grease / underseal
o/s/f hub seal has a slight leak
oil leak
slight movement on both driver and passenger front seat mechanisms [aftermarket]
slight travel in handbrake lever
surface corrosion on chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
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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B53 KSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 B53 KSX, 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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What year was B53 KSX registered?
B53 KSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.
Is B53 KSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B53 KSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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