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A832 PNO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA832 PNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,933 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 126,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,786 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 125,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,315 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 124,937 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 124,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 123,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 122,502 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 122,499 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A832 PNO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A832 PNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A832 PNO registered?

A832 PNO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A832 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A832 PNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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