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A80 MWY

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,934 mi
Last recorded75,934 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA80 MWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,934 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust rubber perished

Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,914 miles

Central Rear Lower transfer box seal leaking oil

Nearside Front Lower and offside lower swivel joint seals leaking oil

Nearside Front side repeater in-op

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,858 miles

Nearside Front side repeater dim

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,173 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,163 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,148 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,148 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,141 miles

head light switch tempremental

Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

head light switch tempremental

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,117 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f pan rod bush

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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A80 MWY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A80 MWY, 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 A80 MWY registered?

A80 MWY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1983.

Is A80 MWY safe to buy?

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