MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chassis has surface corrosion
Front wipers are slightly poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Oil leak Engine, transmission and axels ()
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Chassis has light surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre is deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre is deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre is deteriorated
Oil leak engine, transmission and axels ()
front wipers slightly poor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside front suspension bump stop corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside front suspension bump stop corroded
FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
washers frozen at time of test
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
washers frozen at time of test
All brakes binding
Nearside front flexible brake hose badly perished
Possible fluid leak on nearside rear backplate area
Slight brake imbalance
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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KVM 878P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 KVM 878P, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KVM 878P registered?
KVM 878P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1975.
Is KVM 878P safe to buy?
The MOT history for KVM 878P shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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