MOT Status
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197,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to axle tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both sides (2.5.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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K15 MPW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 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 K15 MPW, 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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What year was K15 MPW registered?
K15 MPW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is K15 MPW safe to buy?
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