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A336 KVH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA336 KVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 33,961 miles

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)

seat belt covers missing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,660 miles

Oil leak engine, gear box and diff ()

brakes test ok possible problem with brake shuttle valve advise investigation

no centre seat seatbelt and seat belt covers missing n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine, gear box and diff ()

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

brakes test ok possible problem with brake shuttle valve advise investigation

no centre seat seatbelt and seat belt covers missing n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,167 miles

seat belt dust covers missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,763 miles

Oil leak

oil leak n/s front hub

seat belt covers missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

oil leak n/s front hub

seat belt covers missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,168 miles

Oil leak

n/s front hub oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 19,162 miles

front seat belt mechanism covers missing

Pass 19 May 2012 15,290 miles

Vehicle has a oil leak on engine/gearbox and rear diff

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,263 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 15,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,045 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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A336 KVH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A336 KVH, 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 A336 KVH registered?

A336 KVH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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