MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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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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.
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How do I check the history of A953 JEL?
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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.
Does A953 JEL have outstanding finance?
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