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A694 YJB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,120 mi
Last recorded88,120 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA694 YJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,120 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,125 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,815 miles

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

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

rear number plate damaged

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,766 miles

Front 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.B.7)

general welding repairs to chassis

offside and nearside rear outriggers corrodid

rear numbeer plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front 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.B.7)

general welding repairs to chassis

offside and nearside rear outriggers corrodid

rear numbeer plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,554 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear prop shaft worn

under vehecle dirty

Fail 10 Mar 2006 79,554 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear prop shaft worn

under vehecle dirty

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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A694 YJB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A694 YJB, 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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A694 YJB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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