MOT Status
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233,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bend before back box (6.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark Looks contaminated but reservoir dirty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal feels a bit soft - advise attention
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General body surface corrosion
General chassis surface corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various underbonnet leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper coolant hose damaged by fan
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all 4 doors corroded lower
top coolant hose damaged
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by anti roll bar bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all 4 doors corroded lower
top coolant hose damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front body floor corroded
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear o/s and n/s chassis corroding by bump stops
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s/f and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking engine area (7.2.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak
Oil leak
f/screen slightly cracked, not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis has minor rust patches on the underbody
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B629 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B629 KNJ, 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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B629 KNJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1985.
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