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A623 KLK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA623 KLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,964 miles

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,355 miles

HAND BRAKE ALMOST AT END OF TRAVEL

STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT BOOT IS PERISHED

Fail 20 Jun 2022 138,355 miles

HAND BRAKE ALMOST AT END OF TRAVEL

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT BOOT IS PERISHED

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,744 miles

chassis is corroded but not excessive in prescribed area

vehicle body mounts corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 122,499 miles

front pads close to limit

Pass 16 May 2013 116,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 113,669 miles

foot brake travel

Pass 11 May 2011 111,020 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 109,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front seat belts fraying

Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front seat belts fraying

Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 106,067 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 104,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 104,018 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 102,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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A623 KLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A623 KLK, 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 42 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 A623 KLK registered?

A623 KLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A623 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A623 KLK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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