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A622 BHL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,997 mi
Last recorded60,997 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 BHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,997 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,836 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,940 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,940 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,059 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,498 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,498 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 65,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 64,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,707 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,840 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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A622 BHL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A622 BHL, 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 A622 BHL registered?

A622 BHL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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