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A449 NYB

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,704 mi
Last recorded145,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 145,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis has old repairs

Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,689 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY AND FLAKING

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 145,650 miles

all 4 tyres perished

chassis corroded

front ball joint dust covers perished

front wipers torn

nsf mirror lens cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2018 145,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

chassis corroded

front ball joint dust covers perished

front wipers torn

nsf mirror lens cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,292 miles

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

Oil leak transfer/gear box area ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle top arm (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

front axle tractor joints weeping

Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 tyres perished

Centre/rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Front metal brake lines heavily corroded

General heavy chassis corrosion

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front floor pans corroded and holed

movment in rear propshaft UJ's and where propshaft meets drum

oil leak o/s/f tractor housing

Pass 1 Dec 2016 145,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perrished

both front outriggers rusted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres perrished

both front outriggers rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,236 miles

all indicator lenses faded(losing colour)

both front chassis outriggers rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front chassis outriggers rusted

rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2014 145,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front chassis outriggers rusted

rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2012 144,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front chassis outriggers rusty

front number plate damaged

steering box feels rough at times

Fail 3 Jun 2011 144,449 miles

Rear crossmember rusting

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight exhaust blow when cold

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,449 miles

Rear crossmember rusting

Slight exhaust blow when cold

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 30 Nov 2009 142,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 142,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 141,872 miles

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

Rear crossmember rusty.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear crossmember rusty.

Fail 1 May 2007 141,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 141,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 140,445 miles

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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A449 NYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A449 NYB, 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 A449 NYB registered?

A449 NYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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