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A512 PCJ

1983 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series60,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,469 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

no front center seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,884 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,683 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear n/s and o/s leaf springs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,280 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear n/s and o/s leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,573 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,213 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,175 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,444 miles

Front tyres perished but cord not exposed

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,444 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres perished but cord not exposed

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres perished but cord not exposed

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Front tyres perished but cord not exposed

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,549 miles

both front tyres side walls starting to crack

slight oil leak offside swivel hub

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,426 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,273 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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A512 PCJ is a 1983 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 60,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A512 PCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A512 PCJ is a 1983 Land Rover Series, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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