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A855 KCP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA855 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,050 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS ON WALLS AND IN THE TREAD

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEX TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,040 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS ON WALLS AND IN THE TREAD

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FLEX TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,809 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 78,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,241 miles

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

no side repeaters fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 66,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 64,997 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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A855 KCP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A855 KCP, 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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A855 KCP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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