MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil Leak
Underbody Covered In Underseal, Unable To Inspect
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle missing (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering retaining device missing Drop arm Nut,Split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Towbar retaining device missing Bolts missing (6.6.3a)
Oil leak ()
Under body covered in underseal,unable to inspect
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis heavily undersealed
no centre seat fitted at time of test
Brake performance not tested due to excess bind (3.7.A.1)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre deteriorated badly
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis heavily undersealed
no centre seat fitted at time of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front swivell housing oil seals leaking
front & rear spring bump stops missing
lock nut fitted to lower drag link end
offside front brake still slight brake bind
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front swivell housing oil seals leaking
front & rear spring bump stops missing
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking
1.Parking brake travel almost at limit. 2.17% park brake efficiency only.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B70 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 B70 NKV, 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 B70 NKV registered?
B70 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.
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