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A520 HLM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 HLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 103,302 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,355 miles

slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,999 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,052 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,117 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,914 miles

surface corrosion on chassis, advise clean up and waxoyl

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,250 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,187 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,254 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,359 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,128 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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