MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
hazard light tell tale inop
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
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
centre body moutings going rusty
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of A833 PVL?
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What year was A833 PVL registered?
A833 PVL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.
Is A833 PVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A833 PVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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