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CKM 31T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,097 mi
Last recorded63,097 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKM 31T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cable tied (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo operation suspect

indicator control poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cable tied (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo operation suspect

indicator control poor

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake servo operation suspect

indicator control poor

steering box oil weep

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,097 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,097 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear tyres and nearside front badly perished and cracked and cut

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,097 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear tyres and nearside front badly perished and cracked and cut

handbrake poor

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,061 miles

both rear tyres on inner sidewalls slightly cut perished

electrical wiring in eng bay poory routed

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cut/perished

electrical wiring in engine bay poorly routed

slight play in front propshaft front universal joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CKM 31T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 CKM 31T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKM 31T registered?

CKM 31T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1979.

Is CKM 31T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKM 31T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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