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A758 VMW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA758 VMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 116,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,729 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 113,729 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,640 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 111,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,949 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,949 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,255 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2014 101,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 101,291 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 99,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,362 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,287 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 91,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front side light lense damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VMW, 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 A758 VMW registered?

A758 VMW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A758 VMW safe to buy?

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