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A53 MUB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,990 mi
Last recorded183,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 MUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 183,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 179,404 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 178,998 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 178,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 168,894 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 168,713 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 164,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 164,670 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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