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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

RED · DIESEL · 1990 · 2,495cc

🇬🇧UK
CKZ2791
report date: 2026-07-18
infoGeneral Information
MakeLAND ROVER
ModelDEFENDER
ColourRED
Year of manufacture1990
Fuel typeDIESEL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Sep 1999
Vehicle age36 years
Date of last V5C issued24 Jan 2020
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityLong-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership6.5 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity2,495 cc
Fuel typeDIESEL
COâ‚‚ emissions (estimated)~200 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~34 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£1,292
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK ◀ This vehicle (200g/km est.) 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✗ SORN No tax due date on record
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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 21 Apr 2025
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: CKZ2791
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RegistrationCKZ2791
MOT status✗ Expired
MOT expiry date21 Apr 2025
MOT days remaining0 days
Tax statusSORN
V5C last issued24 Jan 2020
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder2484 miles in ~3 months
psychologyAI & Advanced Insights
AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating0.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendImproving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score10/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score86/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score90%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternHeavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,812 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£1,292
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,520
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime~0 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1990), RED, DIESEL, 2,495cc. Has completed 28 MOT tests, with a 68% pass rate (19 passed, 9 failed). Recorded 185,007 miles, averaging 9,936 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 14 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 7/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2025-04-21
MOT pass rate
68%
Tests passed19
Tests failed9
Dangerous defects (total)2
Major defects (total)6
Minor defects (total)1
Advisory items (total)14
Pass / Fail trendImproving
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (28 Tests)
MOT #28 2024-04-22 12:41
Test number: 153573085081
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Apr 2025
Odometer: 185,007 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #27 2023-02-10 16:03
Test number: 973749559534
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 Feb 2024
Odometer: 178,468 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #26 2022-01-18 10:34
Test number: 242349526946
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2023
Odometer: 177,133 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory chassis chas surface rust
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £800
MOT #25 2021-01-19 08:32
Test number: 110335477445
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2022
Odometer: 176,571 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #24 2020-01-16 09:57
Test number: 614697218868
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Jan 2021
Odometer: 176,545 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory both front body mounts corroded
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #23 2019-12-03 13:02
Test number: 910174358611
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 176,545 MI
Items: 10
  • Major Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • Minor Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • Major Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • Major All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • Dangerous Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,085 – £5,160
MOT #22 2018-11-05 16:02
Test number: 319148644882
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Nov 2019
Odometer: 174,847 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #21 2018-11-05 16:02
Test number: 787546838466
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 174,847 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #20 2017-09-13 13:01
Test number: 454335456681
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Sep 2018
Odometer: 171,301 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #19 2017-09-12 11:42
Test number: 395311630126
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 171,291 MI
Items: 6
  • Fail Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)
  • Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and all brackets (2.4.A.3)
  • Fail Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hockey stick bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracket (2.4.A.3)
  • Fail Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
  • Fail Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £900 – £2,400
MOT #18 2016-08-06 07:26
Test number: 519892045265
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Aug 2017
Odometer: 168,371 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £490
MOT #17 2015-08-04 08:30
Test number: 668820129750
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Aug 2016
Odometer: 149,831 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #16 2015-08-03 10:17
Test number: 872583957288
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 149,829 MI
Items: 4
  • Fail Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • Fail Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
  • Fail Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • Fail Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £450 – £1,500
MOT #15 2014-07-28 14:58
Test number: 249159004291
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Aug 2015
Odometer: 131,322 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #14 2013-08-08 17:02
Test number: 478990323285
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 07 Aug 2014
Odometer: 117,411 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory steering box drop arm slight play in end
  • Advisory petrol tank shield corroded
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £700
MOT #13 2013-03-15 12:43
Test number: 125604073448
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 14 Mar 2014
Odometer: 117,329 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory chassis repairs carried out
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £2,000
MOT #12 2011-09-13 17:49
Test number: 476166251284
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2012
Odometer: 112,650 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • Advisory underside has light corrosion
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £550
MOT #11 2010-09-29 13:02
Test number: 393302870409
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2011
Odometer: 108,507 MI
Items: 5
  • Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • Advisory Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  • Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  • Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £480 – £1,850
MOT #10 2009-09-17 10:23
Test number: 850310369294
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 Sep 2010
Odometer: 103,315 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2009-09-09 12:10
Test number: 814692659262
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 103,199 MI
Items: 6
  • Fail Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • Fail Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • Fail Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £1,480
MOT #8 2008-09-18 17:41
Test number: 372922068425
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 Sep 2009
Odometer: 96,866 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2008-09-17 11:50
Test number: 354091368225
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 96,866 MI
Items: 13
  • Fail Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Fail Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Fail Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Fail Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  • Fail Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
  • Fail Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • Fail Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
  • Fail Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • Fail Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £740 – £3,100
MOT #6 2007-09-19 16:30
Test number: 952592967277
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 18 Sep 2008
Odometer: 90,543 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2007-09-13 11:45
Test number: 391756257212
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 90,543 MI
Items: 12
  • Fail Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • Fail Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
  • Fail Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • Fail Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • Fail Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
  • Fail Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
  • Fail Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • Fail Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • Advisory Propshaft component defective
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £810 – £3,300
MOT #4 2006-09-13 17:51
Test number: 941976856207
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Sep 2007
Odometer: 83,927 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2006-09-13 10:57
Test number: 514856156269
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 83,927 MI
Items: 2
  • Fail Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • Advisory Propshaft component defective
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600
MOT #2 2005-09-12 14:26
Test number: 822675355236
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Sep 2006
Odometer: 77,286 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2005-09-08 14:35
Test number: 161521255206
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 77,207 MI
Items: 9
  • Fail Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
  • Fail Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  • Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Fail Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • Fail Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Fail Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Fail Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • Fail Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
  • Advisory propshaft defective
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £470 – £2,300
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations28
First registration2005-09-08
Last registration2024-04-22
Latest reading185,007 miles
Annual avg (est.)9,936 mi/yr
vs UK averageAbove average
% of UK avg140%
Mileage growth trendConsistent use
Wear level100% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12005-09-0877,207 miles
Registration #22005-09-1277,286 miles
Registration #32006-09-1383,927 miles
Registration #42006-09-1383,927 miles
Registration #52007-09-1390,543 miles
Registration #62007-09-1990,543 miles
Registration #72008-09-1796,866 miles
Registration #82008-09-1896,866 miles
Registration #92009-09-09103,199 miles
Registration #102009-09-17103,315 miles
Registration #112010-09-29108,507 miles
Registration #122011-09-13112,650 miles
Registration #132013-03-15117,329 miles
Registration #142013-08-08117,411 miles
Registration #152014-07-28131,322 miles
Registration #162015-08-03149,829 miles
Registration #172015-08-04149,831 miles
Registration #182016-08-06168,371 miles
Registration #192017-09-12171,291 miles
Registration #202017-09-13171,301 miles
Registration #212018-11-05174,847 miles
Registration #222018-11-05174,847 miles
Registration #232019-12-03176,545 miles
Registration #242020-01-16176,545 miles
Registration #252021-01-19176,571 miles
Registration #262022-01-18177,133 miles
Registration #272023-02-10178,468 miles
Registration #282024-04-22185,007 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Indicator Bulb×1
Corrosion & Welding×1
Chassis Work×1
Brake Pads×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Steering System×3
Brake Discs×2
Suspension×2
Rust Treatment×1
Windscreen×1
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build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Dangerous Defects
£215 – £1,070
2 defects found
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Major Defects
£620 – £3,300
6 defects found
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Minor Defects
£50 – £300
1 item found
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Advisory Items
£1,540 – £5,610
14 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£6,595 – £27,130
Across all MOT tests
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£1,200
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£162
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,812
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
36
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.