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A438 WMW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,536 mi
Last recorded51,536 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 WMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,536 miles

both front outriggers and rear crossmember corners corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2022 51,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front outriggers and rear crossmember corners corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,731 miles

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

both front outriggers corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 50,730 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,627 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 48,626 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 48,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,697 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,035 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,672 miles

Fog lamp switch and tell tale mounted on seat box

OS Front suspension pivot ball is slightly pitted

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,025 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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A438 WMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A438 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 A438 WMW registered?

A438 WMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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