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A416 OVF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

193,876 mi
Last recorded193,876 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA416 OVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 193,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 187,335 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 185,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 181,474 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine ,gearbox, rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 178,152 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 171,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 159,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 147,708 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 147,708 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 138,162 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 130,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 125,602 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 125,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,322 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,570 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front floorpans corroding

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

rear brake backplates slightly deteriorated

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2009 113,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 113,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A416 OVF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A416 OVF, 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 A416 OVF registered?

A416 OVF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1983.

Is A416 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A416 OVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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