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KFV 904N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 904N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,203 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,522 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,674 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,247 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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KFV 904N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 KFV 904N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFV 904N?

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What year was KFV 904N registered?

KFV 904N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is KFV 904N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 904N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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