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KMS 22W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,637 mi
Last recorded123,637 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMS 22W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 123,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 123,637 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs pitted and corroded

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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KMS 22W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 KMS 22W, 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 46 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 KMS 22W registered?

KMS 22W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KMS 22W safe to buy?

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