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A483 RYC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,858 mi
Last recorded90,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 RYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,577 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,746 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 75,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,379 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,377 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 73,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,732 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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A483 RYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A483 RYC, 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 42 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 A483 RYC registered?

A483 RYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1984.

Is A483 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A483 RYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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