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525 KVT

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 KVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 134,094 miles

Both front brake discs are corrioded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 10 May 2019 134,094 miles

Both front brake discs are corrioded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,802 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable Mounting lug missing (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 130,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 129,123 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 125,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 125,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 116,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 99,234 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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525 KVT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 525 KVT, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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525 KVT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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