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A622 SKM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

259 mi
Last recorded259 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 SKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 259 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 50 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,609 miles

Rear propshaft slight play in u/j's

Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,609 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear propshaft slight play in u/j's

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,119 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,651 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 22,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 22,649 miles

Nearside front brake back plate damp with fluid but no leaks at time of test.

Pass 16 May 2012 21,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,304 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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A622 SKM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A622 SKM, 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 A622 SKM registered?

A622 SKM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A622 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A622 SKM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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