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A614 LPP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

162,579 mi
Last recorded162,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA614 LPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 162,579 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 162,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 161,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f door mirror glass slight corrosion

o/s/r brake back plate contaminated by oil or brake fluid

Fail 15 Jan 2009 161,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f door mirror glass slight corrosion

o/s/r brake back plate contaminated by oil or brake fluid

Pass 12 Feb 2008 158,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r+ n/s/r brake back plate comtaminated by oil or fluid

Fail 11 Feb 2008 158,992 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r+ n/s/r brake back plate comtaminated by oil or fluid

Fail 14 Dec 2006 155,725 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 155,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 151,503 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 151,446 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

advises given with 1st vt30.

Fail 2 Dec 2005 151,354 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s front hub oil seals leaking. corrosion in n/s & o/s rear flooring. centre rear seat belt webbing knotted.

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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A614 LPP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A614 LPP, 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 A614 LPP registered?

A614 LPP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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