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A63 KVR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA63 KVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,155 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Oct 2006 144,561 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 144,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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A63 KVR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A63 KVR, 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 A63 KVR registered?

A63 KVR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A63 KVR safe to buy?

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