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KSJ 129

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 129
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,995 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 136,138 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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KSJ 129 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 KSJ 129, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSJ 129?

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What year was KSJ 129 registered?

KSJ 129 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is KSJ 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 129 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KSJ 129 have outstanding finance?

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