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KHZ 3022

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,189 mi
Last recorded57,189 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 3022
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 57,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle ball seal leaking

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

axle ball seal leaking

Fail 23 May 2024 56,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

axle ball seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 151,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 148,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 143,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 135,722 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 135,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear drive flange on propshaft ex worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 125,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 113,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator warning light on.

offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

rear floor support members corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 113,480 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator warning light on.

offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

rear floor support members corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 110,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 110,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 109,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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KHZ 3022 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHZ 3022, 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.

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What year was KHZ 3022 registered?

KHZ 3022 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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