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A952 SHX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,984 mi
Last recorded180,984 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA952 SHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 180,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 180,554 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 180,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 22 Feb 2010 167,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 167,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 164,192 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 164,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 164,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 164,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 163,795 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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A952 SHX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A952 SHX, 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 A952 SHX registered?

A952 SHX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A952 SHX safe to buy?

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