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A169 SVL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,651 mi
Last recorded162,651 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 SVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 162,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 160,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 160,274 miles

SLIGHT LEAK OFF/SIDE FRONT AND OFF/SIDE REAR HUB SEALS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Pass 24 Oct 2012 154,037 miles

slight corrosion centre crossmember

Pass 16 Sep 2011 152,698 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2010 151,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 150,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 148,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate fading slightly

slight movement in steering damper bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2007 146,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2007 146,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2006 179,463 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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A169 SVL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A169 SVL, 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 A169 SVL registered?

A169 SVL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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