MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general previous welding repairs to chassis
some tarnishing of off side headlamp reflector
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
general previous welding repairs to chassis
some tarnishing of off side headlamp reflector
General surface corrosion to chassis
Non structual corrosion of n/s bulk head
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some general previos welding repairs to chassis
Some tarnishing of offside headlamp reflector
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
General surface corrosion to chassis
Non structual corrosion of n/s bulk head
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some general previos welding repairs to chassis
Some tarnishing of offside headlamp reflector
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
previous welding repairs throughout chassis
rear suspension bump stops missing
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
previous welding repairs throughout chassis
rear suspension bump stops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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2873 RA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 2873 RA, 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 2873 RA registered?
2873 RA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is 2873 RA safe to buy?
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