MOT Status
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111,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
slight play in steering tie rod
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box drop arm ball joint slightly play
Corrosion surface under body
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside front hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear dumper leaks
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Corrosion under body
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear dumper leaks
Steering box drop arm ball joint slightly play
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 has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion under body
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear dumper leaks
Steering box drop arm ball joint slightly play
surface corrosion on chassis, advise clean up and waxoyl
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A520 HLM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 HLM, 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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How do I check the history of A520 HLM?
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What year was A520 HLM registered?
A520 HLM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1983.
Is A520 HLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A520 HLM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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