MOT Status
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162,564 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front rearmost track rod distorted on nearside
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished around outer edge of tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/70/16 torn around outer edge of tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front rearmost track rod distorted on nearside
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished around outer edge of tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
(transmission brake linkage). Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper ball joint
Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front headlamp damaged but light output not reduced
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint
Offside Front suspension has slight play in lower suspension ball joint
Offside Rear Lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
oil leaking from nearside front and offside front tractor unit seals
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
(transmission brake linkage). Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper ball joint
Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front headlamp damaged but light output not reduced
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint
Offside Front suspension has slight play in lower suspension ball joint
Offside Rear Lower shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
oil leaking from nearside front and offside front tractor unit seals
Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leaking from nearside front and offside front tractor unit seals
Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaking from nearside front and offside front tractor unit seals
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear outer tyre sidewalls perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear outer tyre sidewalls perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
offside and nearside front hubs oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
offside and nearside front hubs oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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K435 SKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K435 SKM, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K435 SKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1993.
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