MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KWY 159K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 KWY 159K, 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 55 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 KWY 159K?
You can check the full history of KWY 159K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KWY 159K registered?
KWY 159K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1971.
Is KWY 159K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KWY 159K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KWY 159K have outstanding finance?
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