MOT Status
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425,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlights deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis is corroded at spring mount
slight oil leak
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear cross member covered in checker plate
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 AT AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear cross member covered in checker plate
oil leak
Oil leak
bottom of front foot wells corroded
rear x member covered in chequer plate
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outtrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing by bottom bracket (5.2.2a)
Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bilk head (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
both front foot wells corroded
rear x member covered in alloy chequer plate
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) wheel loose and lower universal joint is worn (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front footwell corroded
track rod end rubbers starting too perish
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside front brake pipe covered in underseal
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside front brake pipe covered in underseal
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil residue on nearside front and rear wheels
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C473 KBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C473 KBO, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C473 KBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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