MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle and components general corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Central Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Central Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired flexi to metal pipe bracket not fixed to chassis (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe running along axle (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded above bump stop (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front floor panel missing
Nearside Front seat base missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mount rubber (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mount rubber (2.7.4)
both front brake pipes on caliper slight corrosion
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake pipes on caliper slight corrosion
brake fluid level low
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r signs of oil on back plate
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
propshaft defective
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D496 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 D496 KDB, 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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D496 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1986.
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