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A583 VRL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 VRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,664 miles

bottom to chassie mounts week at front behind wheels

Fail 21 Apr 2009 110,662 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom to chassie mounts week at front behind wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,952 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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A583 VRL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A583 VRL, 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 A583 VRL registered?

A583 VRL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A583 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A583 VRL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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