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171,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
rear chassis sections seriously corroded but not holed
slight oil leak
underside showing some signs of corrosion
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside dirty
underside showing some signs of corrosion
various oil leaks
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tow bar (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
underside dirty
underside showing some signs of corrosion
various oil leaks
Front sphere seals slight leak
Oil leak ()
Rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front sphere seals slight leak
Oil leak ()
Rear diff seal leaking
Front both front springs corroded
Rear bump stops missing
chassis starting to show signs of corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside engine mounting missing gearbox bolt missing (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside engine mounting missing nut (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox broken (6.1.D.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front both front springs corroded
Rear bump stops missing
chassis starting to show signs of corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front hub seals damp
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front hub seals damp
rear exhaust in poor condition
2 x rear axle bump stops missing....
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 x rear axle bump stops missing....
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear red lens faded....nearside front amber lens faded....advise to replace....
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front tyre 'michelin' perished....
offside rear axle bump stop missing....
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside rear axle bump stop missing....
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock upper bushs slight wear
n/s/r bearing slight play
n/s/r brake light slightly discoloured
o/s/r bearing slight play
rear disc's scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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K9 KLG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 K9 KLG, 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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K9 KLG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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