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A778 DUJ

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 DUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 240,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 236,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 233,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 227,319 miles

high beam tell tail faulty

some blue smoke visible at high revs

some slight discolouration begining to show through anti corrosion treatment

Pass 9 Nov 2006 217,598 miles

greese leaking from n/s front c.v joint (no gators preasent either side)

there is some dampness around both rear brake cylinders

Fail 1 Jul 2006 217,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 208,418 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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A778 DUJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A778 DUJ, 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 A778 DUJ registered?

A778 DUJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A778 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A778 DUJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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