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KFZ 633

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,430 mi
Last recorded46,430 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 633
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2026 46,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,078 miles

underside generally corroded throughout

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,320 miles

underside generally corroded throughout

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides chassis rails corroded and rusty

Rear x member corroded

handbrake has long travel

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under sill (1.1.11 (c))

all engine mounting rubbers perishing

rear chassis rail and crossmember corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis rails and crossmembers starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2019 33,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,172 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rails corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front floor pans very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,832 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,089 miles

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

near side rear brake slightly low effort, backplate damp with oil.

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,218 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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KFZ 633 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 KFZ 633, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFZ 633 registered?

KFZ 633 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is KFZ 633 safe to buy?

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