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A538 RNS

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,746 mi
Last recorded55,746 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 RNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,746 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,718 miles

Brake performance not tested Abandoned due to brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Joint at flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To nearside front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring u bolt nuts not clearing thread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,712 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,746 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 48,742 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A538 RNS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A538 RNS, 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 A538 RNS registered?

A538 RNS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1983.

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