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AKZ 5281

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc

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Valid

Expires28 Sep 2026

Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,046 mi

Last recorded117,046 miles

Recorded on29 Sep 2025

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 5281

MakeLand Rover

Model90 Defender TDI

Year1996

ColourGreen

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail

Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,046 miles

Fail 18 Sep 2025 117,043 miles

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,535 miles

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,960 miles

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,769 miles

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,468 miles

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,308 miles

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,239 miles

Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,192 miles

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,460 miles

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,446 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%

Pass Rate

2,494

Miles/Year

523

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8

fog lamp not working 8

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AKZ 5281 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKZ 5281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of AKZ 5281?

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What year was AKZ 5281 registered?

AKZ 5281 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is AKZ 5281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 5281 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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