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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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
high beam tell tail faulty
some blue smoke visible at high revs
some slight discolouration begining to show through anti corrosion treatment
greese leaking from n/s front c.v joint (no gators preasent either side)
there is some dampness around both rear brake cylinders
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)
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?
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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?
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