MOT Status
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181,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front hub seals leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis near trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Trailing arm bush washer deteriorated
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Hub seals leaking
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm front bush washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Battery tray/floor corroded
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm C bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery tray/floor corroded
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front battery tray/floor deteriorated
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm washer deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all four coil springs corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all four coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s/f tyre slightly perrished
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s/f tyre slightly perrished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
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C167 KUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 C167 KUJ, 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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C167 KUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1985.
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