CarVerify

Free Car Check

A818 GAL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,019 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 106,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 105,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 105,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 104,395 miles

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

both front hubs leaking oil

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A818 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A818 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

How do I check the history of A818 GAL?

You can check the full history of A818 GAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A818 GAL registered?

A818 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is A818 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A818 GAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A818 GAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A818 GAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.