MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A53 MUB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 A53 MUB, 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 A53 MUB registered?
A53 MUB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1983.
Is A53 MUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A53 MUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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