MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box- seepage
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leak
Steering box leak
Steering box leak
Both rear shockers; bushes weak
Steering box leak
Steering box leak
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting
Slight steering box leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KDX 543 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 KDX 543, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of KDX 543?
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What year was KDX 543 registered?
KDX 543 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is KDX 543 safe to buy?
The MOT history for KDX 543 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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