MOT Status
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140,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis steering dampner mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differentail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak plate value 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section above A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section above A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section outer ends either side of chassis corroded(A frame attaches to) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section outer ends either side of chassis corroded(A frame attaches to) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak A frame damper (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from center box to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting in front n/s rear wheel heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper bolt (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
all chassis sections painted
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
excessive fuel underside of vehicle but no visual leeks at time of test
oil leak
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal
Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front number plate cracked
n/s front tyre slightly perished and scuffed on outer wall
o/s front steering dampener bush worn
o/s front tyre slightly perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear foglight lens damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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K11 DCO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 K11 DCO, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K11 DCO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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