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A353 SNH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,779 mi
Last recorded55,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 SNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,779 miles

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

chips in windscreen

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,779 miles

chips in windscreen

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,383 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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A353 SNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A353 SNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A353 SNH?

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What year was A353 SNH registered?

A353 SNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A353 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A353 SNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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