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A207 HLV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,298 mi
Last recorded156,298 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 HLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 156,298 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,058 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 154,049 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 153,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

panard bush worn

steering drop arm ball joint worn slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2019 146,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 146,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,076 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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A207 HLV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A207 HLV, 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 A207 HLV registered?

A207 HLV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is A207 HLV safe to buy?

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