MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades starting to split at ends - advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes
Steering box has seepage Some oil visible under box (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops missing
exhaust mounting bracket to silencer corroded
front mud flaps mountimg brackets corroded
tyres getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from engine and gearbox area
small oil leak from engine area
small oil leak from gearbox
Slight wear in rear axle "A frame" ball joint-serviceable at time of test.
brake efficienties low to the fact that this is a 4 wheel drive vehicle and brakes applied just enough to meet minimum requirements-handbrake is similar (transmission brake).R/H/f tyre approx 3mm.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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KEV 581J is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 KEV 581J, 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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What year was KEV 581J registered?
KEV 581J is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.
Is KEV 581J safe to buy?
The MOT history for KEV 581J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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