MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate damaged
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A830 LFC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 A830 LFC, 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 LFC registered?
A830 LFC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1983.
Is A830 LFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A830 LFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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