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A127 DHH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,423 mi
Last recorded130,423 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 DHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front diff output shaft has play at uj fixing

Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front diff output shaft has play at uj fixing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,858 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,853 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod bushes at both ends excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking lift pump leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn forward joint on rear prop shaft excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,782 miles

ignition kill not working

Fail 30 May 2019 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

ignition kill not working

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,576 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

early signs of corrosion around seat belt mountings may soon require attention

Fail 1 Sep 2017 102,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

early signs of corrosion around seat belt mountings may soon require attention

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,739 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,739 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,148 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,136 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,992 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear bearing/hub cover missing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 94,992 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside rear bearing/hub cover missing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion all over chassis

Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 90,108 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 88,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A127 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 A127 DHH, 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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A127 DHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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