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B10 KWM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,009 mi
Last recorded214,009 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 KWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 214,009 miles

underside coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 210,734 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 210,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 199,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, front to rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox and transfer box mounts split ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat box end casing corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2019 199,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure inner sill rail bolts missing (10.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt installation anchorage insecure inner sill rail bolt missing (10.1 (d))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, front to rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox and transfer box mounts split ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat box end casing corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2018 196,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 190,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion Battery box holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 185,984 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 180,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 176,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 172,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 168,121 miles

slight oil leak at o/s/r diff

Pass 13 Sep 2011 163,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 163,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B10 KWM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 B10 KWM, 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 39 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 B10 KWM registered?

B10 KWM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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