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A31 GPR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,999 mi
Last recorded27,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 GPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 279,999 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2024 279,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

rear anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 280,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 278,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 278,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 274,653 miles

slight seat belt fraying on offside

Pass 4 Feb 2015 268,908 miles

brake pedal travel quite high

offside seat belt damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2015 268,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake pedal travel quite high

offside seat belt damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2014 267,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 267,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2013 265,692 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion in drivers footwell but not within specified areas

hazard no visual indication [has audio indication]

speedo no illumination

Pass 2 Feb 2012 263,021 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 263,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 298,507 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 289,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 255,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front wing and bumper

front number plate has damage

Fail 19 Jan 2010 255,783 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front wing and bumper

front number plate has damage

Pass 21 Jan 2009 252,035 miles

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

centre seat belt not fitted

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2009 252,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

centre seat belt not fitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 251,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front swivel seal leaking.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 251,018 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front swivel seal leaking.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 250,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 250,306 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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A31 GPR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A31 GPR, 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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A31 GPR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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