MOT Status
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191,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under passengers floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front bulkhead very corroded
Offside Front drivers floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis/shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box/under arch (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most mount at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under passengers floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front bulkhead very corroded
Offside Front drivers floor corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember at damper mount X 3 (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure tunnel area under vehicle (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at arm mount at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Fuel tank insecure frontmost bracket broken (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
hole in driver floor pan
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
n/s/f outrigger under cab is getting corroded
o/s/f brake flexi hose bracket is corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f outrigger under cab is getting corroded
o/s/f brake flexi hose bracket is corroded
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank mount brackets corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank mount brackets corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advice checking front brake pads for thickness
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside headlight not as bright on dim/dip †
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K497 KYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 K497 KYD, 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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K497 KYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1993.
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