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A713 MWD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA713 MWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 64,149 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 64,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 60,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,267 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,634 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,399 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,950 miles

front swivells showing wear

Fail 5 Feb 2007 37,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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A713 MWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A713 MWD, 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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A713 MWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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