MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stress bar in front off tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working with side lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()
Oil leak from engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front wheel stiff to turn
slight play in nearside rear hub assembly/wheel bearing?
slight play in offside rear hub assembly/wheel bearing?
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in rear axel bushes
vehicle body and chassis corroded in and around prescribed areas (also covered in dirt)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear suspension bump stops missing
steering column switches loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear suspension bump stops missing
steering column switches loose
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aluminium bodypanels around both front seatbelt outer mountings corroded and holed mounting secure to chassis member
rear axle rubber bumpstops missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
aluminium bodypanels around both front seatbelt outer mountings corroded and holed mounting secure to chassis member
rear axle rubber bumpstops missing
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
dustcover on steeringbox droparm balljoint split
rear axle bump stop rubbers missing
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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B828 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B828 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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B828 XKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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