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162 KRO

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

293,796 mi
Last recorded293,796 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 KRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 293,796 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 288,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 283,679 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 274,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 269,486 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 266,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 261,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 253,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 247,303 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 22mm min thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 238,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 229,487 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 229,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering damper bush worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 218,388 miles

slight piay in steering damper bush

Fail 30 Sep 2013 218,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight piay in steering damper bush

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,999 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 20,999 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 197,355 miles

n/s/f swivel hub leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2011 197,335 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f swivel hub leaking oil

Pass 20 Sep 2010 184,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 171,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 171,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 159,579 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 159,204 miles

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 147,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 133,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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162 KRO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 162 KRO, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 162 KRO registered?

162 KRO is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is 162 KRO safe to buy?

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