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A809 BSF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

153,806 mi
Last recorded153,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 BSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,806 miles

Nearside Rear back plate dust cover corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 153,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear back plate dust cover corroded

aux belt missing alternator light on

Fail 31 May 2022 153,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis rusted very thin?marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure cross member broken off both ends. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides dull (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front end of hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step rusted edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal brake pipe end connector very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step bent open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member rusted away both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all outriggers rotted & holed both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring platforms very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body components very rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2022 153,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fixing nut (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nut at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,816 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 153,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 153,806 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 153,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 150,078 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 150,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 144,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 144,630 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,927 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 136,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 135,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 132,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 132,766 miles

Front propshaft axle end universal joint worn

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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A809 BSF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 A809 BSF, 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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A809 BSF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1983.

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