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A103 PCJ

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,001 mi
Last recorded195,001 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 195,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 193,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 193,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 193,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 192,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 191,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 191,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 189,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 188,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 186,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 186,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 185,396 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 183,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 180,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear body cross member corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 178,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 175,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 171,555 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 171,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 167,266 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 162,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 157,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 153,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 146,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 138,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 133,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 133,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A103 PCJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A103 PCJ, 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 A103 PCJ registered?

A103 PCJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A103 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A103 PCJ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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