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A935 JWK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA935 JWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

signs of corrosion on chassis

Fail 3 Nov 2020 97,805 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

signs of corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

perishing on rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,184 miles

signs of light corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,534 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,129 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,250 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 85,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,631 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,575 miles

Slight oil leak o/s/f zeypher joint

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Slight oil leak o/s/f zeypher joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,624 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering box leaking

oil leak over exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2007 73,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering box leaking

oil leak over exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 72,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A935 JWK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A935 JWK, 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 A935 JWK registered?

A935 JWK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1983.

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