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A635 LKP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,579 mi
Last recorded1,579 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA635 LKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 1,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 7,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 7,937 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 5,396 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Swivel joint slight leak

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 5,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Swivel joint slight leak

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

o/s/f hub slight oil leak

oil leak-engine/gearbox

rear diff seal leaking oil

rear exhaust tail pipe bracket-corroded+snapped

Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

emissions high

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f hub leaking oil

rear diff seal leaking

transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,979 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,722 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 99,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A635 LKP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A635 LKP, 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 A635 LKP registered?

A635 LKP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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