CarVerify

Free Car Check

A845 TPO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA845 TPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 50,400 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 47,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,749 miles

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,333 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,218 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,745 miles

both front tyres show signs of weak shockabsorbers

nearside front tyre badly perished in tread area

Fail 22 Apr 2006 28,745 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both front tyres show signs of weak shockabsorbers

nearside front tyre badly perished in tread area

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A845 TPO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A845 TPO, 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

How do I check the history of A845 TPO?

You can check the full history of A845 TPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A845 TPO registered?

A845 TPO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A845 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A845 TPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A845 TPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A845 TPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.