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A168 UNV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 UNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

slight weep from steering box

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear in steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,336 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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A168 UNV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A168 UNV, 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 A168 UNV registered?

A168 UNV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A168 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A168 UNV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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