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A513 OOT

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 OOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 191,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A513 OOT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A513 OOT, 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 A513 OOT registered?

A513 OOT is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A513 OOT safe to buy?

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