MOT Status
ValidMileage
183,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear bumper bar corroded, and has slight hole in (non structural)
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system leaking just over half way down the car (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
misting in oil under side, front pinion seal leaking
pedal anti/slips showing wear
rear axle tread getting low and signs of perishing
slight wear in n/s rear lower shocker bush
front pads app limit for wear
oil leaks underside generally
gearbox exhaust deflector m/s rattling
rear pads low
steering box drop arm joint dust boot split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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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212 KAO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 212 KAO, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 212 KAO registered?
212 KAO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2003.
Is 212 KAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 212 KAO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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