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KEV 44Y

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,567 mi
Last recorded172,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 44Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 172,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 171,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 170,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 168,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 166,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 164,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 162,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 159,547 miles

corrosion is now showing in various areas.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 157,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 155,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front steering lower joint rubber is loose

Fail 6 Aug 2008 155,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front steering lower joint rubber is loose

Pass 11 Aug 2007 152,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 149,762 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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KEV 44Y is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 KEV 44Y, 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 41 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 KEV 44Y registered?

KEV 44Y is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is KEV 44Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEV 44Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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