MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A579 KEX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 A579 KEX, 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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How do I check the history of A579 KEX?
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What year was A579 KEX registered?
A579 KEX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1983.
Is A579 KEX safe to buy?
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