1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · A490 KAH
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 159,916 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A490 KAH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2006
- 159,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A490 KAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A490 KAH) between October 2006 and October 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)”.
A490 KAH Mileage History
- 06/10/2006159,915 mi
- 18/10/2006159,916 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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