MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fog lamp switch and hazard switch in poor condition
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
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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A597 PAS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 A597 PAS, 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 A597 PAS registered?
A597 PAS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1983.
Is A597 PAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A597 PAS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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