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A42 VOC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 VOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,354 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn PANARD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,914 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,256 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,529 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,182 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,493 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,224 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,114 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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A42 VOC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A42 VOC, 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 A42 VOC registered?

A42 VOC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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