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A403 JSH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,625 mi
Last recorded66,625 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA403 JSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipes to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,533 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 66,533 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,524 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,524 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,266 miles

Offside Front Floor Pan Corroded.

Offside Rear Door Sill Corroded.

Rear Both Sides Brake Back Plates Corroded And Holed.

Rear Under Body Support Bar Corroded And Holed

Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,264 miles

All position lamps not working Switch Faulty Intermittant Operation (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Floor Pan Corroded.

Offside Rear Door Sill Corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both Sides Brake Back Plates Corroded And Holed.

Rear Under Body Support Bar Corroded And Holed

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,207 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 65,096 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 65,054 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A403 JSH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A403 JSH, 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 A403 JSH registered?

A403 JSH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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