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KVX 719Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,214 mi
Last recorded174,214 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 719Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 174,214 miles

prop-shaft univrtsal joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 173,028 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 170,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 169,644 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 169,074 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 169,068 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight oil leaks from both swivel hubs

Pass 1 Sep 2006 167,730 miles

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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KVX 719Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVX 719Y, 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 KVX 719Y registered?

KVX 719Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is KVX 719Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVX 719Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVX 719Y have outstanding finance?

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