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A775 YOV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

884 mi
Last recorded884 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA775 YOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 884 miles

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

rear leaf springs starting to splay between leafs

Pass 5 Jan 2023 41,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 37,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front slight play both front hubs

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,918 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 33,918 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2019 32,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 30,336 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 30,331 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2016 29,868 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,205 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 25,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 22,428 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 20,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,602 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,427 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and tread feathering

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,369 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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A775 YOV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A775 YOV, 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 A775 YOV registered?

A775 YOV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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