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A823 TUU

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA823 TUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,653 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,490 miles

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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A823 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A823 TUU, 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

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What year was A823 TUU registered?

A823 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A823 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A823 TUU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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