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KG30AA

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG30AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,367 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,674 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,541 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas box (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,958 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 124,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 122,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,534 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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KG30AA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 KG30AA, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG30AA registered?

KG30AA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is KG30AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG30AA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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