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A223 YCU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,852 mi
Last recorded121,852 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 YCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door slightly difficult to open from inside

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,497 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,497 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 112,108 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,108 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 112,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,220 miles

Drivers seat damaged.

Muddy under vehicle.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all tyres perished and cuts

generaly very rough

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,883 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front towing hook partially obscuring no.plate. nearside front hub swivel seal leaking grease. nearside front body mounting bolt missing (replaced). front bumper removed,sharp edges covered by duct tape.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,883 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front towing hook partially obscuring no.plate. nearside front hub swivel seal leaking grease. nearside front body mounting bolt missing (replaced). front bumper removed,sharp edges covered by duct tape.

Pass 29 May 2007 92,066 miles

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

generaly rough

toyota engine fitted

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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A223 YCU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A223 YCU, 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 A223 YCU registered?

A223 YCU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A223 YCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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