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A503 WAF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

214,045 mi
Last recorded214,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA503 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 214,045 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 214,016 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 213,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 211,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all belts, slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 211,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all belts, slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 206,225 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 206,225 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 203,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 202,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 198,482 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight wear in o/s top swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding repairs to chassis

general bodywork poor

rear chassis sounds weak in places

slight leaks from both front hubs

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 198,482 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff & notchy (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight wear in o/s top swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding repairs to chassis

general bodywork poor

rear chassis sounds weak in places

slight leaks from both front hubs

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 195,434 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)

extensive welding repairs to chassis

general body work poor

n/s front hub oil leak

rear antiroll bar not fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 195,434 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to n/s front tie bar rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s rear chassis near rear spring mountigs (2.4.A.3)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)

general body work poor

n/s front hub oil leak

rear antiroll bar not fitted

system will not allow me to advise bump stop corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 152,056 miles

brake pedal low

chassis outer skin corrosion around rear bump stops

drivers door corroded

n/s front back plate corroded

n/s front wing damaged

n/s rear outrigger poor

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight leak from n/s front hub

slight play in o/s front suspension top pivot joint

steering column controls loose

Fail 15 Sep 2014 152,056 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal low

chassis outer skin corrosion around rear bump stops

drivers door corroded

n/s front back plate corroded

n/s front wing damaged

n/s rear outrigger poor

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight leak from n/s front hub

slight play in o/s front suspension top pivot joint

steering column controls loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 148,948 miles

brake pedal low

dampness around o/s rear hub

slight corrosion in n/s body supports & n/s rear cross member

slight corrosion in n/s rear spring top mounting

Fail 3 Sep 2013 148,948 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal low

dampness around o/s rear hub

no headlight main beam tell tale

slight corrosion in n/s body supports & n/s rear cross member

slight corrosion in n/s rear spring top mounting

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,095 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal low

corrosion in n/s body cross member in front of rear wheel

main beam warning light not working

n/s & o/s front hubs leaking oil & o/s rear hub slight oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2012 143,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal low

corrosion in n/s body cross member in front of rear wheel

main beam warning light not working

n/s & o/s front hubs leaking oil & o/s rear hub slight oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 141,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 141,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 137,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 137,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,020 miles

rear tyres sidewalls have fatigue.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 131,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres sidewalls have fatigue.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 126,131 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 126,057 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2007 122,821 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Fail 14 May 2007 122,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 117,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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A503 WAF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 A503 WAF, 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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A503 WAF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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