MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake pipes greased
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A304 BRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 A304 BRC, 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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How do I check the history of A304 BRC?
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What year was A304 BRC registered?
A304 BRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1983.
Is A304 BRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A304 BRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A304 BRC have outstanding finance?
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