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A436 WMW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,409 mi
Last recorded196,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA436 WMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 196,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 189,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 184,045 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 179,966 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 177,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 175,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 175,476 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear propshaft u/j badly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 175,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 168,256 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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A436 WMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A436 WMW, 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 A436 WMW registered?

A436 WMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A436 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A436 WMW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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