MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced center chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both rear bump stops missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Some corrosion to chassis and numerous welding repairs carried out
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross-member (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear bump stops missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Wiper Blade - split
Oil leak
Some corrosion to chassis and numerous welding repairs carried out
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross-member (6.6.6)
Rear crossmember excessively corroded
Both front 'hockey stick' suspension arm front bushes have slight play
Both front brake disc's slightly corroded
Chassis heavily corroded in places
Engine/transmission oil leaks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)
Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Rear axle, front supporting arm rear bush has slight play
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
vehicle presented in a number of colours as in the middle of re-spray
Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Upper bolt loose (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
Both front 'hockey stick' suspension arm front bushes have slight play
Both front brake disc's slightly corroded
Chassis heavily corroded in places
Engine/transmission oil leaks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)
Metal brake pipe security/fitment could be improved upon
Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Rear crossmember excessively corroded
Rear propshaft rear universal joint excessively worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Wiring hanging across nearside rear door obstructing entry/exit
vehicle presented in a number of colours as in the middle of re-spray
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front chassis corroded
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front chassis corroded
rear chassis corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front steering swivels slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre wall perished
slight corrosion to chassis
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
heavy underside corrosion
steering box damp
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
heavy underside corrosion
steering box damp
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
heavy underside corrosion
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
underside corrosion
patches of corrosion
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
patches of corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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C605 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 C605 KMB, 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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C605 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.
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