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KKZ 5628

1982 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,563 mi
Last recorded132,563 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 5628
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 132,563 miles

slight leak on nearside swivel joint

Fail 17 May 2008 132,563 miles

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

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

slight leak on nearside swivel joint

Fail 29 May 2007 128,609 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear oil seal leaking slightly †power steering leaking slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 128,609 miles

nearside rear oil seal leaking slightly †power steering leaking slightly

Pass 18 May 2006 122,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

prop shaft to front axle ,u/j worn

Fail 17 May 2006 112,863 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KKZ 5628 is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 KKZ 5628, 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 44 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 KKZ 5628 registered?

KKZ 5628 is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is KKZ 5628 safe to buy?

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