MOT Status
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201,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
slight oil leak off-side front hub seal
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
slight oil leak off-side front hub seal
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal weeping
Offside Front mud flap loose
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside steering swivel leaking oil
carpet around pedals insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and weeping oil (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
slight leak from n/s front sphere
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
slight leak from n/s front sphere
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight oil leak to n/s front sphere
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight oil leak from n/s sphere
slight oil leak from steering box
slight oil leak fromn n/s front sphere
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K172 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K172 HVW, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K172 HVW registered?
K172 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1993.
Is K172 HVW safe to buy?
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