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A249 OEG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 81,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has exstensive welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,516 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside work at same time (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel hose insecure engine bay rubbing on steering collum fuel pump insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety rear of engine and dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) uj loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various patch welding to chassi

Fail 16 Feb 2021 81,516 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drop arm ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) uj loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (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))

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

various patch welding to chassi

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,546 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of chassis has had a lot of patch repairs carried out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside of chassis heavily under sealed over repair patches

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front shock absorber tower mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,485 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking top of fuel injector pump leaking around throttle shaft (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside of chassis in rear suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail hardy spicer joint of rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 79,984 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 79,982 miles

Direction indicators not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) on axle (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,432 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front floors corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,420 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,600 miles

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

chassis had lots of repairs

underbody corroded and suspension

Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

chassis had lots of repairs

underbody corroded and suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,511 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A249 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A249 OEG, 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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A249 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1983.

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