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A508 RSR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,397 mi
Last recorded29,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 RSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 27,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 127,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 127,151 miles

Centre Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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A508 RSR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A508 RSR, 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 A508 RSR registered?

A508 RSR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A508 RSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A508 RSR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A508 RSR have outstanding finance?

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