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A469 RDE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,774 mi
Last recorded148,774 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA469 RDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 148,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 144,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,268 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 143,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 141,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 141,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 139,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 136,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 134,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 129,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 124,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 122,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 119,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,784 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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A469 RDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A469 RDE, 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

How do I check the history of A469 RDE?

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What year was A469 RDE registered?

A469 RDE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A469 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A469 RDE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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