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BHW 63A

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,258 mi
Last recorded87,258 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 63A
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,978 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake pivot bush worn

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,444 miles

Oil leak

all suspension componants corroded

handbrake pivot warn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

batt loose

both front swivel housings leaking & deteriorating

both n/s brakes noisy

full beam wng light n/w

n/s/f spot light n/w

o/s/f tyre valve dust cap missing

speedo cable fouling on front prop & prop exp joint rubber split

various steering, susp & brake comps corroding

wipers v poor

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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BHW 63A is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHW 63A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHW 63A registered?

BHW 63A is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is BHW 63A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 63A shows 5 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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