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A445 UDW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA445 UDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,898 miles

Nearside Front AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING GREASE/OIL

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion MOUNT TO OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 57,595 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and broke but exhaust secure

slight corrosion to front bulkhead but not excessive

slight wheeping of oil from nearside and offside swivel housings

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,024 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,008 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak on gearbox and transmission

plate welded to rear differential

three rear body strengtheners corroded / damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,888 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r o/s/r ,o/s/f tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,881 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r o/s/r ,o/s/f tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,719 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,359 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,785 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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A445 UDW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A445 UDW, 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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A445 UDW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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