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A474 GRE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA474 GRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,011 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 100,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate damaged

front swivels are leaking - you might as well completely rebuild both of the front swivels given the play evident and the leaks

interior well worn

pretty sure the brake test weight of 2040kg is inaccurate - advise having the vehicle weighed for next time

rear brakes could work a little better, advise checking and adjustment

small hole on the os rear of the chassis - confidant that the body security or prescribed areas are not effected

vin plate is handmade, can't find a chassis number

Fail 28 Jan 2008 100,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand made VIN number plate screwed onto the master cylimder mount - makes me wonder about the authenticity of the vehicle

slight play in both front pivot joints - advise adjusting and re-greasing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 100,000 miles

hand made VIN number plate screwed onto the master cylimder mount - makes me wonder about the authenticity of the vehicle

slight play in both front pivot joints - advise adjusting and re-greasing

Fail 10 Oct 2007 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A474 GRE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A474 GRE, 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 A474 GRE registered?

A474 GRE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A474 GRE safe to buy?

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