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A68 OAV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,018 mi
Last recorded210,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA68 OAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 210,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 204,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

hole corroded in propshaft

Pass 25 Jun 2021 199,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis corroded on OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is corroded in places (small holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 199,728 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link has slight play in adjuster (worn)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis corroded on OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is corroded in places (small holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 294,948 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft has slight play in both UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp giving out a duller beam than OSF

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 294,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 287,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 279,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 267,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 257,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 257,227 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 241,247 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 227,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 211,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 200,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 188,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 177,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 166,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 160,538 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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A68 OAV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A68 OAV, 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 A68 OAV registered?

A68 OAV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1983.

Is A68 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A68 OAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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