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A665 DMO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,523 mi
Last recorded12,523 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA665 DMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,523 miles

nearside rear axle hub seal is leaking

offside rear axle strap is broken

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front axle hub seals leaking slightly

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Fail 7 Apr 2011 12,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front axle hub seals leaking slightly

nearside rear axle hub seal is leaking

offside rear axle strap is broken

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 5,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 4,583 miles

welding repairs carried out to rear chassis

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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A665 DMO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A665 DMO, 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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A665 DMO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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