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A509 RAE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA509 RAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 124,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 122,822 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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A509 RAE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,330cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A509 RAE, 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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What year was A509 RAE registered?

A509 RAE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A509 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A509 RAE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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