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A910 LKE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA910 LKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2016 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,255 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 132,250 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

steering arm bush perished marked with white chalk

Fail 9 Mar 2015 132,238 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hub seals damp

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

offside rear body mount corroded

rear anti roll bar missing

steering damper bushes in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hub seals damp

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

offside rear body mount corroded

rear anti roll bar missing

steering damper bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 124,993 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 124,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake check

nearside front floor corroded

rust areas out prescribed areas

water leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 124,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak n/s/r outer hub oil on wheel and tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,434 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 121,424 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

track arm slightly bent

Fail 8 Aug 2009 121,385 miles

Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 119,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 119,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 114,866 miles

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

drop arm has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2005 109,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear cross member and centre cross member around prescribed areas but not excessive

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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A910 LKE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A910 LKE, 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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A910 LKE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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