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56KK97

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56KK97
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,789 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,665 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,597 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,462 miles

n/s/r brake pipe strapped to rear axle - recommend further investigation.

traces of fliud around o/s/f flexi brake hose.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,892 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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56KK97 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 56KK97, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 56KK97 registered?

56KK97 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1992.

Is 56KK97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56KK97 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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