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A575 OEG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA575 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 160,838 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 160,838 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 156,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 156,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 154,788 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 154,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 154,039 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 154,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 153,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust mountings perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Nov 2007 152,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 151,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 150,133 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link bottom bush

Fail 12 Nov 2005 150,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush

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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A575 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A575 OEG, 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 A575 OEG registered?

A575 OEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A575 OEG safe to buy?

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