MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear A frame ball joint gator deteriorated
Under body corrosion
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
N/S/F Tyre perished
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under body corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perished
Under body corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion on rear crossmember
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of A123 HRU?
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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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