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Both front tyres are starting to perish
Both rear tyres are feathering
Parking brake warning indicator illuminates on its own
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Slight oil leak from the transmission transfer box
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & o/s/f are feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear and the o/s/f tyres are slightly out of shape
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Both rear and the o/s/f tyres are slightly out of shape
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large top to bottom crack (Not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road) (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large top to bottom crack (Not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road) (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear boot area forward facing seat are in the stowed position not allowing the inspection of the seat belts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Step is insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very large crack in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear boot area forward facing seat are in the stowed position not allowing the inspection of the seat belts
Dash board illumination not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Step is insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very large crack in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF16 KTG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 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 HF16 KTG, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was HF16 KTG registered?
HF16 KTG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2016.
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