MOT Status
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618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
no centra seat beit not fitted from new. n/s/f trackrod end slight play. o/s/f and n/s/f front half shrafts leaking oil .
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
exhaust has wire supporting on bracket
nearside floor holed but not within 30 cm of load member bearing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust has wire supporting on bracket
nearside floor holed but not within 30 cm of load member bearing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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TKM 256X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 TKM 256X, 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 45 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 TKM 256X registered?
TKM 256X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1981.
Is TKM 256X safe to buy?
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