MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K66 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 K66 DEF, 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 K66 DEF registered?
K66 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is K66 DEF safe to buy?
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