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A481 UNY

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA481 UNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 108,771 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 108,762 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 106,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 106,604 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,813 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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A481 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A481 UNY, 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 A481 UNY registered?

A481 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A481 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A481 UNY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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