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A758 CAL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA758 CAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 158,639 miles

All of vehicle chassis and out riggers slightly corroded within body mount and other prescribed areas

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all of vehicle body slightly corroded within prescribed areas

slight play in rear axel A frame ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2010 154,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 154,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all of rear chassis slightly corroded, within suspension prescribed areas

Fail 21 Sep 2009 152,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all of rear chassis slightly corroded, within suspension prescribed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 147,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 146,285 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 141,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 141,952 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 134,625 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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A758 CAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A758 CAL, 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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A758 CAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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