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A34 AVV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA34 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,174 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,618 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,717 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,715 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,253 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

pulling to right when brake

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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A34 AVV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,268cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A34 AVV, 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 A34 AVV registered?

A34 AVV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A34 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A34 AVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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