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KTK 859

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,324 mi
Last recorded10,324 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTK 859
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 10,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 9,543 miles

front + rear diff, trans box and n/s/f hub all have slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 9,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 8,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 7,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 5,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front hubs oily

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,901 miles

front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,842 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

chassis corroded throughout

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,806 miles

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

corrosion throughout chassis

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,528 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,440 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S Front steering idler has slight play

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,635 miles

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

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

vehicle has had welding done and is covered in under seal

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 61,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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KTK 859 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KTK 859, 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 KTK 859 registered?

KTK 859 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is KTK 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTK 859 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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