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A212 CCD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,510 mi
Last recorded54,510 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 CCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,953 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 41,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 207 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,766 miles

slight oil seepage to both front hub seals

Pass 2 May 2014 41,178 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 41,178 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,659 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front sphere and rear axle shaft oil seals leaking

front brake discs worn and corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front spher seals leaking slightly

both rear axle shaft seals leaking slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door stiff to open from inside

slight play in steering rack drop arm

Fail 1 Dec 2009 31,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front spher seals leaking slightly

both rear axle shaft seals leaking slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door stiff to open from inside

slight play in steering rack drop arm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,559 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

differential oil around rear axle/back plate areas

oil around engine area

oil reservoir and attached pipe/s damp/wet

some play/movement felt in both rear droplinks

some/slight play/movement felt in both front hubs

unable to secure seat backs-possible design

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,182 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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A212 CCD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A212 CCD, 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 A212 CCD registered?

A212 CCD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A212 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 CCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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