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MGZ 1674

2018 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

261,448 mi
Last recorded261,448 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Defender70,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1674
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 261,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 255,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 244,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 239,889 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 239,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 213,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 195,385 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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MGZ 1674 is a 2018 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,190 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 MGZ 1674, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGZ 1674?

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What year was MGZ 1674 registered?

MGZ 1674 is a 2018 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2018.

Is MGZ 1674 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 1674 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGZ 1674 have outstanding finance?

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