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KFX 131F

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 131F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,492 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,492 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

under side heavely undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,231 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

under side heavely undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,638 miles

All round flexy hoses covered in paint

Cuts and slices in all round tyres

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear diff leaking oil

Under side heavily painted

brake pipes covered in paint

o/s/r half shaft loose

Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

All round flexy hoses covered in paint

Cuts and slices in all round tyres

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear diff leaking oil

Under side heavily painted

brake pipes covered in paint

o/s/r half shaft loose

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres are badly perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,083 miles

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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KFX 131F is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KFX 131F, 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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What year was KFX 131F registered?

KFX 131F is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is KFX 131F safe to buy?

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