MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,429 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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A544 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1983.
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