CarVerify

Free Car Check

A586 HWD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 HWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2018 122,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,113 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

rear chassis sections corroding

slight power steering leak

water hose perished

Fail 1 Aug 2012 119,113 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

breather needs rerouting

n/s front brake low efficiency

rear chassis sections corroding

silencer incomplete

slight power steering leak

water hose perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 116,919 miles

both rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 115,897 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 114,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 112,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 109,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 106,748 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A586 HWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A586 HWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A586 HWD?

You can check the full history of A586 HWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A586 HWD registered?

A586 HWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A586 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A586 HWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A586 HWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A586 HWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.