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A188 DPC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 DPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,816 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,824 miles

Front n/s o/s front hubs slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,070 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 135,502 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 134,343 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

veh weld repaired undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2008 134,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 133,340 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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A188 DPC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A188 DPC, 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 A188 DPC registered?

A188 DPC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A188 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 DPC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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