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A586 JVC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,343 miles

osr brake effort low 22 spots of corrosion + nsf outriger body mounting

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,610 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance high 20%

Fail 12 Jul 2006

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front brake imbalance high 20%

Pass 18 Jul 2005 55,152 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking & likely to cause failure of internal components

Fail 12 Jul 2005 2,060 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

nearside front hub oil seal leaking oil & likrly to lead to failure of c.v.joint

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 JVC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JVC, 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 A586 JVC registered?

A586 JVC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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