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CKZ 2791

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

185,007 mi
Last recorded185,007 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 2791
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 185,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 178,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 177,133 miles

chassis chas surface rust

Pass 19 Jan 2021 176,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 176,545 miles

both front body mounts corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 176,545 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 174,847 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 174,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 171,301 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 171,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hockey stick bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and all brackets (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 168,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,831 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 149,829 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,322 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,411 miles

petrol tank shield corroded

steering box drop arm slight play in end

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,329 miles

chassis repairs carried out

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside has light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 108,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,315 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,199 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,866 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,866 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,543 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,543 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,927 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Sep 2005 77,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 77,207 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft defective

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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CKZ 2791 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 CKZ 2791, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKZ 2791 registered?

CKZ 2791 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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