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ExpiredMileage
114,081 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion next to brake servo mounting
Brake pedal spongey
Corrosion to o/s/f seat belt lower outer mounting
Fluid leaks from power steering box & pump
Front centre seat fitted but no belt fitted
Fuel tank in poor condition & corrosion to rear mounting
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion next to brake servo mounting
Corrosion to o/s/f seat belt lower outer mounting
Fluid leaks from power steering box & pump
Front centre seat fitted but no belt fitted
Fuel tank in poor condition & corrosion to rear mounting
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f door pillars
Damage to fuel tank protector & o/s door step
Damage to n/s headlamp glass
N/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight dampness n/s/f tracta joint
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f door pillars
Damage to fuel tank protector & o/s door step
Damage to n/s headlamp glass
N/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight dampness n/s/f tracta joint
Corrosion to rear cross member
Damage to o/s step
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
No seatbelt or buckle fitted to centre front forward facing seat
Slight play n/s/f track rod end
Corrosion to rear cross member
Damage to o/s step
No seatbelt or buckle fitted to centre front forward facing seat
Slight play n/s/f track rod end
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Slight play in n/s track rod end
Slight play in n/s track rod end
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Dampness around n/s/f tractor joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Slight play in n/s track rod end
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D497 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 D497 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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D497 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1986.
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