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A627 ANJ

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA627 ANJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 66,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,914 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,914 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,914 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 65,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,716 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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A627 ANJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A627 ANJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A627 ANJ registered?

A627 ANJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A627 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A627 ANJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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