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A801 HBV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,309 mi
Last recorded227,309 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA801 HBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 227,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 226,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 226,891 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 226,891 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2009 217,965 miles

body underside corroded

chips to windscreen

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 209,313 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 209,307 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s front floorpan corroded

n/s rear chassis around seatbelt mounting starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2007 204,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside tractor hub seal has a slight leak

Fail 20 Aug 2007 204,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 186,553 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 186,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

footbrake travel low

oil leak

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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A801 HBV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A801 HBV, 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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A801 HBV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A801 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A801 HBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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