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A273 KNF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,912 mi
Last recorded69,912 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA273 KNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,912 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported below radiator (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlamps both sides (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements pre 1978 plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 have tubes in tubeless tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lights operation faulty.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight corrosion on all chassis

Fail 8 May 2017 69,595 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight corrosion on all chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,547 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,547 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,537 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak engine

under body dry and rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,433 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 68,039 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 68,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,943 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,602 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 57,980 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 56,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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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A273 KNF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A273 KNF, 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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A273 KNF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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