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A877 ASC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,065 mi
Last recorded176,065 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA877 ASC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 176,065 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 176,065 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 169,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 166,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 163,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 162,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 161,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 161,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 160,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 159,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 152,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 148,260 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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A877 ASC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A877 ASC, 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 A877 ASC registered?

A877 ASC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A877 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A877 ASC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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