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A253 PAE

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,318 mi
Last recorded45,318 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 PAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 45,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,200 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,483 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,918 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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A253 PAE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A253 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A253 PAE?

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What year was A253 PAE registered?

A253 PAE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A253 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 PAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A253 PAE have outstanding finance?

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