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A331 OPX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA331 OPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 158,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 158,603 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,802 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 157,799 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal spongy to floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe holed leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,999 miles

Nearside Front axle ball leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2022 156,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle ball leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2021 153,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 153,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to mani fold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 151,615 miles

steering box covered in oil

Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,106 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 150,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe gasket? (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe gasket? (8.2.1.1 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,808 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 147,808 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,113 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 147,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 146,365 miles

Damp around power steering box no leaks at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 145,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damp around steeing box no leak at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 143,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

damp around power steering box no leaks at time of test

door steps corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 143,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

damp aroud power steering box no leak at time of test

door steps corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,077 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s doorsteps

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damp around steering box no leaks found

o/s & n/s door steps corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2010 137,193 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 134,707 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damp around steering box no leaks found

Pass 18 Apr 2008 132,749 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 132,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 130,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 128,022 miles

slight play in steering

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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A331 OPX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A331 OPX, 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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A331 OPX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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