MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,181 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all four tyres perrished
damage to nearside rear chassis
rear number plate light dim.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
cut nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
cut in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre perished
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
advise rear tyres worn on edges
exhaust corroded/pin holed
n/s/r bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C478 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 C478 KVK, 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 C478 KVK registered?
C478 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.
Is C478 KVK safe to buy?
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