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211,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side mid chassis rail rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail rusted through inside outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through
off side and near side front chassis outriggers quite badly rusted through
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side chassis rail next to off side front lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side and near side front chassis outriggers quite badly rusted through
numerous oil leaks
off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through
steering drop arm rubber boot split
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side chassis rail next to rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
numerous oil leaks
off side and near side front chassis outriggers badly rusted through
steering drop arm rubber boot split
near side rear and off side front wheel bearings slightly noisey
steering drop arm joint rubber boot split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off at rear of box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of near side chassis rail next to rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail near front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
near side rear and off side front wheel bearings slightly noisey
steering drop arm joint rubber boot split
exhaust blow
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
exhaust blow
rear suspension arm joint onto top of rear diff rubber boot split
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)
rear suspension arm joint onto top of rear diff rubber boot split
near side front tyre perishing badly and wearing low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber splitting
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
spare tyre below 1.6
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B803 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 B803 BMK, 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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B803 BMK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.
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