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A265 KFV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA265 KFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2007 126,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A265 KFV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A265 KFV, 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 43 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 A265 KFV registered?

A265 KFV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1983.

Is A265 KFV safe to buy?

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