MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general corrosion around vehicle.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion around vehicle.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A820 DPJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 A820 DPJ, 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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How do I check the history of A820 DPJ?
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What year was A820 DPJ registered?
A820 DPJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1983.
Is A820 DPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for A820 DPJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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