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370 NTM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration370 NTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,735 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear lens damage

Offside Front swival joint leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front swivel joint slightly damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,846 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak on both front swivell joints

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight oil leak on both front swivell joints

Pass 2 Mar 2012 805,070 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 805,070 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,325 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 43,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside outrigger corroded but not affecting brakes or steering

Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,445 miles

nearside outrigger corroded but not affecting brakes or steering

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 43,409 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

off side front bump stop missing †oil leak rear diff seal leaking †gear box mounting bolts loose †rear spring bushes slightly displaced †surface cracks to near side rear tyre †cut to off side front and rear tyres outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,182 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in near side front hub assembly †off side front bump stop missing †corrosion and damage to tow bar plate †hand brake pivots worn †corrosion to near side body rigger †off side and near side front seat frames starting to split seat belt mountings

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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370 NTM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 370 NTM, 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 370 NTM registered?

370 NTM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1983.

Is 370 NTM safe to buy?

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