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A17 KOF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,795 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,795 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 92,643 miles

Front anti-roll bar links & bushes worn

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 92,643 miles

Front anti-roll bar links & bushes worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 81,711 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in drop arm nut (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,178 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 71,178 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,785 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,903 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,642 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,612 miles

rear disks corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear disks corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 40,823 miles

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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A17 KOF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A17 KOF, 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 A17 KOF registered?

A17 KOF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A17 KOF safe to buy?

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