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K9 NLK

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

72,705 mi
Last recorded72,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 NLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 72,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 72,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,151 miles

Front Brake disks - Inner faces corrosion.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Quarter panel - holed.

Slight pull to left under braking.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,151 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm rear mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disks - Inner faces corrosion.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Quarter panel - holed.

Slight pull to left under braking.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,151 miles

Extensive chassis & suspension corrosion.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outrigger corroded & holed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Quarter panel corrosion.

Rear Brake disk corosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,573 miles

Extensive chassis & suspension component corrosion. O/s front out rigger holed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disk face corrosion.

Rear Axle stabiliser arm ball joint boot split.

Rear Inner N/s & O/s - Brake disk face corrosion.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,573 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint detatched and section cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Extensive chassis & suspension component corrosion. O/s front out rigger holed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disk face corrosion.

Rear Axle stabiliser arm ball joint boot split.

Rear Inner N/s & O/s - Brake disk face corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,502 miles

Extensive chassis & suspension component corrosion

Offside Front Wheel slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Axle stabiliser arm centre ball joint boot deteriating.

Spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth limit.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s front & O/s rear (inner face) - corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive chassis & suspension component corrosion

Offside Front Wheel slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Axle stabiliser arm centre ball joint boot deteriating.

Spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth limit.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s front & O/s rear (inner face) - corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chassis corrosion.

Offside Front Outrigger corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Axle stabiliser ball joint boot deteriating.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,218 miles

General chassis corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount - Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward mount - Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General chassis corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake disk corrosion.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,885 miles

Air filter housing mounts detached.

Chassis rails - corrosion.

General under body corrosion.

O/s rear brake disk corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades deteriating.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,885 miles

Air filter housing mounts detached.

Chassis rails - corrosion.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear brake disk corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades deteriating.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,322 miles

Centre to rear exhaust - deteriating.

Front bumper very corroded.

N/s & O/s wippers deteriating.

O/s front tyre wear on inner edge.

Spare tyre split to chords.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre to rear exhaust - deteriating.

Front bumper very corroded.

N/s & O/s wippers deteriating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre wear on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,996 miles

Both front outriggers corroded and holed

Both swivel hubs leaking oil

Both wipers starting to split

Chassis in general signs of heavey corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs heavily corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension components signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front outriggers corroded and holed

Both swivel hubs leaking oil

Both wipers starting to split

Chassis in general signs of heavey corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs heavily corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension components signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,108 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,605 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 54,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,652 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K9 NLK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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