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A677 DCU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA677 DCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full vehicle under-sealed obscuring further inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,745 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,255 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,659 miles

Brake test not carried out due to rear brake wear

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out due to rear brake wear

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,622 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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A677 DCU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A677 DCU, 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 A677 DCU registered?

A677 DCU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A677 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A677 DCU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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