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ExpiredMileage
152,425 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear rear crossmember bracket slightly corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited vision of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front slight corrosion to bulkhead
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Appendix A: Structural integrity and corrosion Section 10 "patch repairs must be continuously seam welded." (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Air filter support bracket broken and insecure .
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in swivel . (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc edge .
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis tail section is not fully welded across on upper of chassis at inner as marked . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak on limit of allowance , strongly recommend to immediately repair and make safe . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tow ball mounting plate has only two mounting bolts fitted where there is provision for and intended third securing bolt .
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Air filter support bracket broken and insecure .
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in swivel . (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc edge .
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis tail section is not fully welded across on upper of chassis at inner as marked . (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak on limit of allowance , strongly recommend to immediately repair and make safe . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tow ball mounting plate has only two mounting bolts fitted where there is provision for and intended third securing bolt .
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Multiple holes in crossmember . (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Multiple holes in crossmember . (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tripod joint . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Relative movement , may require tightening up nut . (2.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not contaminating disc at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel joint has play from wear .
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around chassis mounting plate in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily perished . (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc outer edge .
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not contaminating disc at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around chassis mounting plate in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed around body mount on rear crossmember . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive On maximum allowance at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wheelbearing/tractor joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wheelbearing/tractor joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bulkhead corroded.
Lights interacting slightly.
Offside front floor corroded.
Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.
Bulkhead corroding.
Exhaust corroding.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front hub seal leaking.
Oil leak
Rear crossmember corroding.
Front radius arm bushes worn.
Nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Offside front hub seal leaking.
Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.
Oil leak
Steering damper bushes worn.
Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.
Slight play in steering damper bushes.
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.
Oil leak
Slight exhaust manifold blow.
Steering box slightly worn.
Long parking brake travel.
Oil leak
Radiator corroded.
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured.
Slight exhaust manifold blow.
Slight play in steering box.
Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
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C927 KOV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 C927 KOV, 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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C927 KOV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.
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