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A588 RTL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,251 mi
Last recorded58,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA588 RTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,390 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 54,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 54,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 49,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 283,004 miles

nearside front seatbelt not tested seat missing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 282,985 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 282,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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A588 RTL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A588 RTL, 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

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What year was A588 RTL registered?

A588 RTL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A588 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A588 RTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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