MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
Interior mirror not present nearside and offside exterior mirrors present
Internal roll cage fitted
Tow ball not present; towbar fitted
Internal roll cage fitted
No tow ball fitted, tow bar present
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded
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)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front brake discs inner faces poor condition
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
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)
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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?
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