MOT Status
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165,473 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside wing mirror cracked
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ADVISE BATTERY SECURE BOX UNDER PASSENGERS SEAT CORRODED AND HOLED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B974 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 B974 DKW, 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 B974 DKW registered?
B974 DKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1985.
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