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A833 PVL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,156 mi
Last recorded188,156 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 PVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 188,156 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

hazard light tell tale inop

Pass 11 Nov 2022 186,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 183,370 miles

BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODING

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 183,370 miles

BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODING

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 182,290 miles

centre body moutings going rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2008 182,290 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake vac pipe clip looze

centre body moutings going rusty

Pass 18 May 2007 179,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 179,806 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 174,739 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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A833 PVL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A833 PVL, 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 A833 PVL registered?

A833 PVL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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