MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Oil leak
both front hubs have slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both front hubs have slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
horn switch faulty
oil leak at both front tracta joints
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
horn switch not self returning
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KSM 983P is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 KSM 983P, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of KSM 983P?
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What year was KSM 983P registered?
KSM 983P is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is KSM 983P safe to buy?
The MOT history for KSM 983P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KSM 983P have outstanding finance?
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