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A413 FRT

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA413 FRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 741,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,035 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A413 FRT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A413 FRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A413 FRT registered?

A413 FRT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1983.

Is A413 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A413 FRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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