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A376 AAN

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

165,906 mi
Last recorded165,906 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA376 AAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 165,906 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

slight leak both front hub seals

Pass 4 May 2019 165,533 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Front hub has slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,804 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 164,804 miles

Central Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure chassis cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber detached chassis rust hole (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear joint rear shaft (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 163,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 163,732 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,857 miles

all coil springs corroded

dip switch poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2016 162,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all coil springs corroded

dip switch poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2015 161,401 miles

o/sr bump stop missing

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

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

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

drivers door hinges worn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 161,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s insecure

rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

wear/movement in o/s/f door hinges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 159,357 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 159,295 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion/hole in n/s/f outrigger

general corrosion on chassis and outriggers

o/s/f brake pipe slightly kinked

slight dampness around pas pump

slight pull to o/s when heavy braking

some corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2013 158,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 158,811 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 157,829 miles

Centre seat has no seat belt

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 157,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre seat has no seat belt

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 156,515 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 156,515 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 154,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake near end of freeplay

Fail 8 Feb 2010 154,978 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hand brake near end of freeplay

Pass 23 Feb 2009 153,021 miles

both axle breathers u/s

Fail 23 Feb 2009 153,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both axle breathers u/s

Pass 15 Feb 2008 151,050 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both axle breathers u/s

crank front oil seal leaking

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

handbrake requires adjustment

rear prop front u/j and splines worn

Fail 4 Feb 2008 151,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both axle breathers u/s

crank front oil seal leaking

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

handbrake requires adjustment

rear prop front u/j and splines worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 149,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 149,190 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 146,749 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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A376 AAN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 A376 AAN, 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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A376 AAN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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