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A943 VOG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA943 VOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,073 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,933 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 77,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,808 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,804 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lights not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,357 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

this vehicle has had alot of welding done and is undersealed all over.

Fail 8 Sep 2007 76,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,821 miles

Batt box in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 74,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Batt box in poor condition

Extensive corrosion of all underbody fixtures and fittings

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 74,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Extensive corrosion of battery box

Offside front door top hinge insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,821 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A943 VOG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A943 VOG, 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 A943 VOG registered?

A943 VOG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1983.

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