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A25 SHM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 93,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear seal gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,472 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,534 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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A25 SHM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A25 SHM, 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 A25 SHM registered?

A25 SHM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1983.

Is A25 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 SHM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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