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A617 MKM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,523 mi
Last recorded132,523 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 MKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,508 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 125,508 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,348 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,708 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,913 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 88,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished but no cords visable

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished but no cords visable

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 70,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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A617 MKM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A617 MKM, 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 A617 MKM?

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What year was A617 MKM registered?

A617 MKM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A617 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A617 MKM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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