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A212 WML

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 125,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,361 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,346 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,321 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 102,321 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

propshaft rubber gaiter split

both rear shock absorbers very weak advise change.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,670 miles

sign of corrosion on offside front outer rigger

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of nearside front outer rigger

Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,990 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 WML is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A212 WML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A212 WML registered?

A212 WML is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A212 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 WML shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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