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A782 JSH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA782 JSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 111,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 111,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,372 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 111,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 110,148 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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A782 JSH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A782 JSH, 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 A782 JSH registered?

A782 JSH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A782 JSH safe to buy?

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