MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel insecure
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop,rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel insecure
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail before bump stop holding brake pipe clips (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hanger cracked/corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hanger cracked/corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
rear diff leaking
Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust coroded
Emissions to be checked again due to exhaust blow
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hole in floor rear area
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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A830 BWV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 A830 BWV, 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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A830 BWV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1983.
Is A830 BWV safe to buy?
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