MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))
underside muddy/wet
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
underside corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
underside corroded
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)
brake disc contaminated by oil both front swivel joints (3.5.1h)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
front floor corroded
oil leak
slight leak from steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KFZ 2972 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KFZ 2972, 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 KFZ 2972 registered?
KFZ 2972 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1996.
Is KFZ 2972 safe to buy?
The MOT history for KFZ 2972 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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