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Q28GKV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,140 mi
Last recorded160,140 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ28GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 160,140 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 156,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 150,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,527 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,830 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel cup (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel cup (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

both front and rear differential have oil leaks

engine has oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 140,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 139,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 137,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 127,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 115,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,000 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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Q28GKV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Q28GKV, 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 Q28GKV registered?

Q28GKV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is Q28GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q28GKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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