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A373 UWN

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 UWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,223 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2014 196,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 196,850 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

few engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2011 196,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 196,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body rust

Fail 21 Sep 2010 196,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

under body rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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A373 UWN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A373 UWN, 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 A373 UWN registered?

A373 UWN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A373 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A373 UWN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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