CarVerify

Free Car Check

A830 KUB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,664 mi
Last recorded67,664 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 67,557 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) worn joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top half of door insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Various oil leaks from engine ,gear box and transfer box.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 57,562 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged @CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BOTH (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,497 miles

'c' pillars corroded but outwith 30 cm of a load bearing component

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

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,496 miles

Central Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges cable at front Axle (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested likely affected by leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

'c' pillars corroded but outwith 30 cm of a load bearing component

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2018 50,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2017 41,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 150,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 150,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,944 miles

Body side runners slightly corroded.

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.

Front seat belts very slightly frayed.

N/s/r door shut slightly corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/s/f swivel hub pins slightly worn.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various body mounting holes not aligning but body secure.

front shock absorbers touching axle tube.

Pass 12 May 2014 143,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 143,759 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 142,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 140,378 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,378 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 136,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,899 miles

slight tare on wiper blades chassie waxoiled

Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,055 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2009 132,401 miles

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 128,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 126,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 124,901 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A830 KUB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A830 KUB, 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 A830 KUB?

You can check the full history of A830 KUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A830 KUB registered?

A830 KUB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A830 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A830 KUB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A830 KUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A830 KUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.