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A830 BWV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,909 mi
Last recorded5,909 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 BWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 5,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 5,909 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2023 193 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,677 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,066 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,059 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,065 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 83,065 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,975 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,972 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,973 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 68,968 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hole in floor rear area

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,334 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,334 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,771 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 60,310 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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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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What year was A830 BWV registered?

A830 BWV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1983.

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