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A455 HWK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 HWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 95,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bulkhead heavily corroded but not within any prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,046 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 94,698 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective steering cross link bar from steering box loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front diff has play in and is leaking oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at bottom possibly welded from in side (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,094 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F pivot ball is leaking slightly.

O/S/R hub is leaking slightly.

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 HWK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HWK, 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 A455 HWK registered?

A455 HWK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A455 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 HWK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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