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54KG90

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,673 mi
Last recorded76,673 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54KG90
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,516 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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54KG90 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 54KG90, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 54KG90 registered?

54KG90 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is 54KG90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54KG90 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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