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F223 KKN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 KKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,033 miles

Chassis corroding

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Rear Slight play in diff

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

rear axle leaking oil slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

rear axle leaking oil slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,163 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs weeping

front steering drop arm has slight play

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight oil weep from steering box

Fail 2 Jun 2020 97,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs weeping oil

front steering drop arm joint has slight play

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,360 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 88,620 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 88,609 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 86,450 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

slight corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 31 May 2016 84,717 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 84,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,263 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 70,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,077 miles

DIFF PINION FLANGE PLAY

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor corroding slight n/s & o/s foot well

Fail 20 Dec 2005 67,077 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion n/s & o/s floor

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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F223 KKN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 F223 KKN, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F223 KKN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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