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K17 HRS

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 HRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,064 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,064 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 87,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within 30 cm of brake compensating valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,770 miles

Front tractor seals slightly leaking both sides.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever slight reserve travel.

Pass 17 May 2023 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius to axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius to axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,706 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 81,706 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,691 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 71,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K17 HRS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 K17 HRS, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K17 HRS registered?

K17 HRS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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