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A41 VDE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 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

RegistrationA41 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,216 miles

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

Front panhard rod bush x2 slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2020 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front panhard rod bush x2 slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 109,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,620 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,438 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,792 miles

Front and rear floor brace corroded.

N/S/F hub leaking.

Rear axle tie bar bushes worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,119 miles

both front sherical hub oilseals leaking. some waer in front transverse stabiliser link bush. cut in outer edge of o/s front tyre. washer switch insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,119 miles

fuel tank damp [new one fitted].

movement on parking brake lever.

oil leaking from front hubs.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 99,119 miles

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

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

fuel tank damp [new one fitted].

movement on parking brake lever.

oil leaking from front hubs.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 99,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

screen wash bottle insecure to body

Pass 1 Aug 2009 99,125 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 99,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2008 99,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,119 miles

wheels extend wheel arches

Fail 27 Apr 2007 99,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheels extend wheel arches

Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,293 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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A41 VDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A41 VDE, 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 A41 VDE registered?

A41 VDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A41 VDE safe to buy?

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