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A772 GRW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,832 mi
Last recorded166,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA772 GRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 166,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 163,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 155,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 152,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 152,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 148,124 miles

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Feb 2021 148,032 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,427 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,264 miles

rear cross member corroded

screen damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 126,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,499 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 29 May 2012 114,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 114,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2011 109,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 109,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 1,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 84,978 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake hoses at their travel limit when suspension fully relaxed

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2007 84,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Upper Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,895 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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A772 GRW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A772 GRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A772 GRW?

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What year was A772 GRW registered?

A772 GRW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A772 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A772 GRW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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