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A357 HLF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,299 mi
Last recorded181,299 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA357 HLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 181,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 181,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 180,642 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 180,642 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 177,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 177,291 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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A357 HLF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A357 HLF, 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

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What year was A357 HLF registered?

A357 HLF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1983.

Is A357 HLF safe to buy?

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