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A303 ERS

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA303 ERS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 118,608 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,115 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment Lock nut insecure (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 114,194 miles

Interior mirror not present nearside and offside exterior mirrors present

Internal roll cage fitted

Tow ball not present; towbar fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 114,164 miles

Internal roll cage fitted

No tow ball fitted, tow bar present

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f floorpan badly corroded and holed (outwith prescribed area)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs very poor condition (corrosion)

offside front floorpan badly corroded and holed (outwith prescribed areas)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,436 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,436 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,383 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,383 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,853 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2009 109,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008 109,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 108,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 108,138 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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A303 ERS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A303 ERS, 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 A303 ERS registered?

A303 ERS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A303 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 ERS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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