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A455 DNR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,171 mi
Last recorded178,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 DNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 178,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 178,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 173,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 167,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 161,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 155,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 150,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 147,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 137,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 130,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,015 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 116,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,737 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,822 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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A455 DNR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A455 DNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A455 DNR registered?

A455 DNR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A455 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 DNR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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