MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side footwells (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate missing
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
brake pedal has little reserve travel
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases head gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play sector shaft (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion both turret tops (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear diff leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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DSK 647 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 DSK 647, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DSK 647 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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