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A486 UNY

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,437 mi
Last recorded146,437 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 UNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2023 145,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Fail 31 May 2023 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2022 143,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards inop

Fail 10 May 2022 143,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow chalk just behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards inop

Pass 24 May 2021 142,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 142,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 131,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 124,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front swivel hubs leaking

both rear halfshafts leaking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,876 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 124,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,476 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 123,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 123,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 123,080 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 122,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 122,928 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 122,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 122,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 121,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 121,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 121,924 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A486 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A486 UNY, 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 A486 UNY registered?

A486 UNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1983.

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