MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
BOTH FRONT TRACTA-SPHIRE,S LEAKING OIL
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
BOTH FRONT TRACTA SPHIRE,S WEAPING OIL
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
BOTH FRONT TRACTA SPHIRE,S LEAKING OIL
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R HUB LEAKING OIL ON OUTER CAP
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front tracta sphires leaking oil
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
bulkhead corroded
front tracta seals leaking oil
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
bulkhead corroded at top [a pillar]
front tracta seals leaking oil
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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D298 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D298 KAF, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D298 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1986.
Is D298 KAF safe to buy?
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