MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A495 YWA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A495 YWA, 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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How do I check the history of A495 YWA?
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What year was A495 YWA registered?
A495 YWA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1983.
Is A495 YWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A495 YWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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