MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all tyres slight perishing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all tyres slight perishing
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all 4 tyres deteriorated / perishing
front prop front u/j play rear prop front u/j play
o/s rear hub oil seal leaking
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
all 4 tyres deteriorated / perishing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop front u/j play rear prop front u/j play
o/s rear hub oil seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear hub seal leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
all tyres deteriorated/perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear hub seal leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
all tyres deteriorated, perished cracking
Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal ?
all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated
play in front and rear prop jonts
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing drag link clamp bolt (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal ?
all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated
play in front and rear prop jonts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(1)Front axle noise
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XKN 131X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 XKN 131X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XKN 131X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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