MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside nearside central out rigger corroded but without any displacement of the body relative to the chassis
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear slight oil leak form axle shaft oil seal area
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box area (2.3.3b)
Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle central top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside nearside central out rigger corroded but without any displacement of the body relative to the chassis
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear slight oil leak form axle shaft oil seal area
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box area (2.3.3b)
Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
nearside rear body mounting corroded
offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
nearside rear body mounting corroded
offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle nearside front door inner handle (6.2.B.1b)
Steering retaining device insecure steering damper mounting bolt (2.2.C.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis/crossmember (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front axle bushes worn
gneral corrosion to underside and floor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both front axle bushes worn
general corrosion to chassis
nearside floor/battery tray corroded
near side mirror cracked
slighty damp around near side rear brake back plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolent and oil leaks
near side mirror cracked
slighty damp around near side rear brake back plate
front no plate broken
n/s/r brake back plate wet with fluid
o/s/f mirror broken
slight fluid leak from steering box
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front no plate broken
n/s/r brake back plate wet with fluid
o/s/f mirror broken
slight fluid leak from steering box
both front brake flexi hoses perishing
both sides rear tie bar bushes starting to delaminate
brake lights function but seem to come on a bit late [requires a lot of pedal travel]
nearside front door hard to open from inside of vehicle
offside door mirror cracked
rear chassis rusty around tow bar mounting areas
rear inward facing seats have not been fitted with seat belts
stone chips in front windscreen
Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shockers in very poor condition
front brake imbalance is high
nearside front door hard to open from inside vehicle
offside mirror cracked
offside rear tow bar mount on chassis badly corroded
rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate
steering box area damp with oil
there are on seat belts fitted to rear inwards faceing seats
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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B822 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 B822 XKM, 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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B822 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.
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