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A697 OJN

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 OJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 104,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,292 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,273 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake servo has a slight misting of fluid from master cylinder

Pass 1 May 2008 102,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 101,372 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 101,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S BALL HUB PITTED WITH RUST

O/S/R TYRE ROTATION INCORRECT (BUT SIDEWALL NOT MARKED )

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

REAR SECTION OF FRONT TOO REAR RIGID PARTIALLY RUSTED

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL

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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A697 OJN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A697 OJN, 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 A697 OJN registered?

A697 OJN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1983.

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