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A123 HRU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,885 mi
Last recorded160,885 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 HRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 160,885 miles

Advance corrosion on rear cross member and rear chassis legs

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 160,787 miles

Advance corrosion on rear cross member and rear chassis legs

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2017 160,640 miles

Rear A frame ball joint gator deteriorated

Under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 160,519 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Rear A frame ball joint gator deteriorated

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 160,222 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 159,935 miles

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

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perished

Under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013 159,308 miles

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

corrosion on rear crossmember

Fail 7 Nov 2013 159,302 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on rear crossmember

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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A123 HRU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A123 HRU, 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 A123 HRU registered?

A123 HRU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1983.

Is A123 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A123 HRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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