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A303 RYA

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 138,134 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 138,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play drop arm ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2007 130,056 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 130,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 128,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 127,172 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 127,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 RYA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A303 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

A303 RYA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A303 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 RYA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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