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A304 BRC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA304 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 129,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,911 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 119,646 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,195 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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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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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.

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