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OIL 4895

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4895
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 157,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak leaking from front axle seals ()

Pass 10 May 2016 157,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 156,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 156,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 155,681 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 155,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 154,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 154,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 152,700 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 150,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 147,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 147,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2007 143,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 140,753 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 140,672 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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OIL 4895 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIL 4895, 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 OIL 4895 registered?

OIL 4895 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1983.

Is OIL 4895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 4895 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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