MOT Status
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336,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes rusty
under body corrosion
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f hub sphere damp
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
o/s/f hub sphere damp
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
minor play in front leaf spring bushes
rear number slightly insecure
slight corrosion on tow bar + under vehicle
slight damage to n/s headlamp lense
unable to check brake pipe due to going over chassis
wheelnuts / studs poor
work being carried out on body
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres wearing uneven
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
temporary repaie to rear exhaust
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight noise both front wheel bearings
slight play and noise o/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in steering box drop arm knuckle
wear n/s and o/s/r upper shock bushes
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K444 JDW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 K444 JDW, 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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K444 JDW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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