MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,980 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres split/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Centre seat removed prior to retest .
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all 4 tyres cut and perished
chassis rails covered in wax oil
gearbox oil leak
oil leak
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (A) frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres cut and perished
chassis rails covered in wax oil
gearbox oil leak
oil leak
Both front tyres have various little cuts to tread but not deep enough reach cords and perished
Brake pipes covered in wax oil
Chassis rails covered in wax oil
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both front tyres have various little cuts to tread but not deep enough reach cords and perished
Brake pipes covered in wax oil
Chassis rails covered in wax oil
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle stabilizer chassis end bush has slight play in it
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle stabilizer chassis end bush has slight play in it
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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C553 KER is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C553 KER, 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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C553 KER is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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