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Y928 KSF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 KSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,254 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,243 miles

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

front axle tyres diferent size from rear tyres

rear chasis corroded

wear in rear propshaft universal joint

wear in transmittion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,241 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear chasis corroded

steering damper bush worn

wear in rear propshaft universal joint

wear in transmittion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,395 miles

chasis and outriggers corroded

larger wheels fitted to rear

rear prop swhaft splines worn

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,392 miles

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

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

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

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

chasis and outriggers corroded

front prop shaft universal joints badly worn

larger wheels fitted to rear

rear prop swhaft splines worn

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,221 miles

front radius arm axle bushes worn

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front radius arm axle bushes worn

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,633 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,248 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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Y928 KSF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 Y928 KSF, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y928 KSF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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