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KVM 878P

1975 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVM 878P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,493 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 57,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 55,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,959 miles

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,543 miles

All brakes binding

Nearside front flexible brake hose badly perished

Possible fluid leak on nearside rear backplate area

Slight brake imbalance

Fail 2 Aug 2005 48,529 miles

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.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVM 878P?

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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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