MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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