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A370 FEJ

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,390 mi
Last recorded171,390 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA370 FEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 171,390 miles

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))

Various Surface Corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 169,346 miles

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))

Various suspension and body components slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis heavily corroded front and rear n/s and o/s but not holed

underneath vehicle corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Feb 2018 169,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis heavily corroded front and rear n/s and o/s but not holed

underneath vehicle corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 169,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on chassie n/s and o/s

corrosion on floor underneath

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 169,281 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on chassie n/s and o/s

corrosion on floor underneath

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 168,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

corrsion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,574 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Feb 2014 164,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Jun 2011 162,251 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 162,251 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 157,352 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 157,352 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A370 FEJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A370 FEJ, 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 A370 FEJ registered?

A370 FEJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1983.

Is A370 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A370 FEJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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