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RGK 3V

2023 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,001 mi
Last recorded7,001 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGK 3V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 7,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 155,309 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 155,305 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 152,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 152,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 150,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 150,667 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 148,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 146,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 144,993 miles

grease on both front swivel housing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,657 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 140,645 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turrots (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 136,242 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrots (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 136,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrots (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,497 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,194 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,749 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,032 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 96,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 94,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RGK 3V is a 2023 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGK 3V, 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 3 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RGK 3V is a 2023 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2023.

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