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A802 GAL

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,133 mi
Last recorded188,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA802 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 188,133 miles

Front noplate cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 182,367 miles

O/s/r axle bump rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 182,367 miles

O/s/r axle bump rubber missing

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 177,356 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 177,356 miles

Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r foot step badly corroded and has sharp edges

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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A802 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel 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 A802 GAL, 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 A802 GAL registered?

A802 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A802 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A802 GAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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