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TAZ 4385

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,692 mi
Last recorded200,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4385
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 200,692 miles

rear chassis has signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2011 200,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

prop shaft bearing badly worn

rear brake discs pitted and corroded badly

Pass 1 Oct 2009 199,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded not to excess at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2008 195,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 191,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 185,239 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

power steering pump damp.Check soon

Fail 7 Apr 2006 185,219 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres at 1.6mm limmit will need replacing soon.

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.

power steering pump damp

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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TAZ 4385 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TAZ 4385, 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 TAZ 4385 registered?

TAZ 4385 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1983.

Is TAZ 4385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 4385 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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