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A953 JEL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,107 mi
Last recorded44,107 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA953 JEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,620 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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A953 JEL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A953 JEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A953 JEL registered?

A953 JEL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A953 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A953 JEL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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