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L300 AKO

1996 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

155,873 mi
Last recorded155,873 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 AKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 155,873 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 155,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 153,014 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,267 miles

Oil leak

boot full so unable to carry out full rear seat belt check

Fail 12 Jun 2015 147,146 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

boot full so unable to carry out full rear seat belt check

Pass 23 Jun 2014 139,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 139,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 130,642 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 123,805 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 123,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 114,264 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 114,200 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 97,057 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front,(caliper, both front metal, both rear axle pipes, rear end of main, metal brake pipes) show some corrosion

steering damper bush wearing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 94,921 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 94,921 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear crossmember excessively corroded but not in prescribed area or effectting brakes or suspension

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 89,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

wipers interacting with other controls ie headlamps intdicators

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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L300 AKO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L300 AKO, 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 L300 AKO registered?

L300 AKO is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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