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A586 DBB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

31,892 mi
Last recorded31,892 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 31,889 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,561 miles

under side has been under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,553 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 3 at shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner chassis holed inadeqatly repaired (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch areas corroded

rear diff oil leak

rear floor member excessively corroded

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,250 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 30,246 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,088 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 29,887 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 29,592 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2013 29,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 27,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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A586 DBB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 A586 DBB, 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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A586 DBB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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