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A496 HAD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

212,681 mi
Last recorded212,681 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 HAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 212,681 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear cross member rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2025 212,598 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (in 2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2024 211,078 miles

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

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 211,078 miles

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

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 209,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 207,193 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 205,312 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 204,347 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear chassis cross member corroded

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2019 202,710 miles

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 201,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 201,272 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 199,849 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 198,497 miles

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 197,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 195,328 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals are leaking slightly

both rear wheel arches are damaged

nearside rear tyre is perished and slightly out of shape

windscreen is damaged but not in swept volume

Fail 30 Oct 2014 195,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals are leaking slightly

both rear wheel arches are damaged

nearside rear tyre is perished and slightly out of shape

windscreen is damaged but not in swept volume

Pass 5 Nov 2013 191,782 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Oct 2012 189,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 189,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 185,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 185,347 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 182,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 179,693 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 179,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 176,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 174,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 171,927 miles

Oil leak

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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A496 HAD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A496 HAD, 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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A496 HAD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A496 HAD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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