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A101 PCT

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,741 mi
Last recorded110,741 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 PCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s rear hub leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear propshaft joint worn

waterpump leaking badly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,917 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

silincer damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 103,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,560 miles

fdootbrake slight travel and n/ s front seat belt marked

Fail 27 Feb 2008 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

fdootbrake slight travel and n/ s front seat belt marked

Pass 15 Feb 2007 102,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,086 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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A101 PCT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A101 PCT, 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.

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What year was A101 PCT registered?

A101 PCT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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