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A586 KEX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA586 KEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 150,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,815 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 146,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,815 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017
Fail 17 Jun 2017

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 145,133 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

some corrosion to body mountings

under side of vehicle has some surface and strata corrosion - tested to mot standard

Pass 19 Jul 2006 144,050 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
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A586 KEX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was A586 KEX registered?

A586 KEX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1983.

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