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A409 TTU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 TTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower bulk head heavily under sealed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member slight corrosion not holed time of test

chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,665 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been repaired in various places and wax oiled/stone guarded heavy protection (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section/seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/rear tiebar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

hazard warning tell tale not operating

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,101 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 76,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,031 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper mounting bush perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 75,830 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,440 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 75,435 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 75,081 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,729 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 74,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 73,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 72,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 71,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 71,960 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 71,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,266 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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A409 TTU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A409 TTU, 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 A409 TTU registered?

A409 TTU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1983.

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