MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber bush slight play
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear shock absorber bush slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing steering box drag link (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight grease leak on nsf swivel housing
slight p.a.s fluid leak om steering box bottom seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight grease leak on nsf swivel housing
slight p.a.s fluid leak om steering box bottom seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L90 KNC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 L90 KNC, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L90 KNC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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