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A147 STU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,930 mi
Last recorded116,930 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 116,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of g/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,314 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 113,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 111,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,356 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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A147 STU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A147 STU, 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 A147 STU registered?

A147 STU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A147 STU safe to buy?

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