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A82 MEG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA82 MEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 121,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,112 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 120,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 119,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,974 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 115,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,815 miles

front rear pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,816 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 112,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 111,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,534 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,189 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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A82 MEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A82 MEG, 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 A82 MEG registered?

A82 MEG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A82 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A82 MEG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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