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A803 TRP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,330 mi
Last recorded149,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA803 TRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 149,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 149,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 148,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 146,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 138,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 131,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,100 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,649 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,048 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,859 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT SHREDDING

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ALTERNATOR BELT SHREDDING

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A803 TRP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A803 TRP, 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 A803 TRP registered?

A803 TRP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A803 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A803 TRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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