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A544 MKE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 MKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 141,429 miles

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

streeing box slight wet

Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,698 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Axle Hub leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Axle Hub Leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom Of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 140,686 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Axle Hub leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel Axle Hub Leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom Of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 139,233 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 137,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front axle swivel hub hub seals leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 136,679 miles

Ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight ly deteriorated (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,409 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 130,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 124,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,910 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,893 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 106,978 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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A544 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A544 MKE, 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 A544 MKE registered?

A544 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A544 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A544 MKE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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