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EKY 587V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKY 587V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 144,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 143,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 142,124 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 139,384 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 136,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 131,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 126,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 118,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 118,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,062 miles

slight play in front axle panhard rod bush.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,696 miles

fuel tank shows signs of a leak when full

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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EKY 587V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 EKY 587V, 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 46 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 EKY 587V?

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What year was EKY 587V registered?

EKY 587V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is EKY 587V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKY 587V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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