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A788 LFC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,069 mi
Last recorded213,069 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA788 LFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 213,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 213,049 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 213,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 213,049 miles

steering slightly sticking

Pass 12 Sep 2006 210,602 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray. advise front brake pads

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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A788 LFC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A788 LFC, 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

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What year was A788 LFC registered?

A788 LFC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A788 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A788 LFC shows 5 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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