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A590 XKU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,703 mi
Last recorded91,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA590 XKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,703 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 90,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both sides indicator lamps not working

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,821 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,809 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,446 miles

54% service brake

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,542 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,542 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,251 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 81,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,776 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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A590 XKU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A590 XKU, 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 A590 XKU?

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What year was A590 XKU registered?

A590 XKU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A590 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A590 XKU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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