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WKY 583K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,339 mi
Last recorded144,339 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 583K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 144,339 miles

1.wheels fitted back wards 2.slight oil leaks front p.a.s box and pump 3.noise and roughness in o/s rear wheel close to limit 4.n/s rear brake pipe corroded close to limit

Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 143,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2008 140,087 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

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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WKY 583K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 WKY 583K, 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 55 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 WKY 583K registered?

WKY 583K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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