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AKZ 5824

1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 5824
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 153,066 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 152,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 145,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,399 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,348 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 119,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,448 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 5824 is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 5824, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKZ 5824?

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What year was AKZ 5824 registered?

AKZ 5824 is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is AKZ 5824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 5824 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKZ 5824 have outstanding finance?

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