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A9 KRM

1991 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,008 mi
Last recorded12,008 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 12,008 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 12,008 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 12,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 11,154 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 11,109 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 845 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 7,206 miles

Front offside and nearside hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 12 May 2017 7,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front offside and nearside hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 5,857 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2009 179,562 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED (CAN BE SEEN WHEN THE DOORS OF VEHICLE ARE OPEN)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 175,528 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside and nearside front swivel joints are slightly pitted.

offside and nearside swivel joints are leaking.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 166,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 156,179 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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A9 KRM is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A9 KRM, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 KRM registered?

A9 KRM is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is A9 KRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 KRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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