MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in column u/j
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in column u/joint bottom
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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B788 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B788 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 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 B788 PKS registered?
B788 PKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B788 PKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B788 PKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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