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A830 VGL

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 VGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,142 miles

Nearside Front floor small holes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor small holes

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall / tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator / light switch assembly loose

slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2023 61,142 miles

Nearside Front floor small holes

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor small holes

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall / tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator / light switch assembly loose

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 58,746 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure holed in B pillar within 30cm of door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure holed in B pillar within 30cm of door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper n/s corroded /underbody

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front to rear exhaust corroded heavily /slight blow rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded inner /holed

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

Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion suspension componants

Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,250 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded & holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,195 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor on both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor on both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 56,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,263 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,394 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,775 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,261 miles

both front hubs leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,674 miles

oil/fluid leak from steering box area

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,905 miles

oil leak from steering box area

Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,900 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear fuel lines insecure

oil leak from steering box area

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,131 miles

oil leak --steering box area

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,575 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,003 miles

Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both number plates deteriorated

rubber boot on track rod end on drop arm steering box split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,979 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION LINK SHOWING RUSTY MARKS AROUND FIXTURE (MARKED IN YELLOW) BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BEGINING TO PERRISH.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corosion in nearside [middle] chassis out rigger

Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corosion in nearside [middle]chassis outrigger

slight play in steering box drop arm pivot point

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 VGL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel 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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1983.

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