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A520 BWV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 BWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 155,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 154,445 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,992 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2019 147,571 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box arm has play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 146,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering box arm has play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 146,335 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 146,335 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 145,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 142,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 140,534 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 140,534 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 140,534 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 140,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 132,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,234 miles

front seat belts fraying

Pass 7 Jun 2007 124,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 124,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 May 2006 119,410 miles

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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A520 BWV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A520 BWV, 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 A520 BWV registered?

A520 BWV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A520 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A520 BWV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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