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A854 CJS

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA854 CJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,949 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 57,122 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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A854 CJS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A854 CJS, 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 A854 CJS?

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What year was A854 CJS registered?

A854 CJS is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1983.

Is A854 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A854 CJS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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