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A322 LWR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA322 LWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 106,060 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2006 106,003 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 103,040 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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A322 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A322 LWR, 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 A322 LWR registered?

A322 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A322 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A322 LWR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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