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A838 CCD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA838 CCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 125,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 119,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 113,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,755 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,663 miles

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

number plates have 3d letters

Pass 14 Apr 2007 94,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 94,715 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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A838 CCD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A838 CCD, 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 A838 CCD registered?

A838 CCD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A838 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A838 CCD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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