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KUR 717Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUR 717Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 78,123 miles

Dampness around suspension spheres

Heavy chassis corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Oil leaks on engine,gearbox and front and rear diffs

Play in steering rack joints

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy brake pipe corrossion

Fail 6 May 2010 78,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Dampness around suspension spheres

Heavy chassis corrossion

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Oil leaks on engine,gearbox and front and rear diffs

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

Play in steering rack joints

STRONG ADVISORY: Heavy brake pipe corrossion

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 77,254 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 77,253 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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KUR 717Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUR 717Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUR 717Y registered?

KUR 717Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KUR 717Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUR 717Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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