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A713 PTS

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA713 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,010 miles

front and rear springs rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,466 miles

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

both side wing mirror cracked, not affecting view to rear

Fail 9 Jul 2022 142,455 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both side wing mirror cracked, not affecting view to rear

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,748 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 140,733 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,068 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,858 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 133,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,842 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 132,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 132,182 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 132,174 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 132,136 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight oil leak front axle

Pass 6 Nov 2007 131,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 131,858 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

slight play n/s and o/s/f hub bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2006 130,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 130,046 miles

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

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 PTS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PTS, 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 A713 PTS registered?

A713 PTS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A713 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A713 PTS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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