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A933 YJR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,066 mi
Last recorded206,066 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA933 YJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2023 206,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,848 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

moisture on fuel tank

Pass 12 Oct 2021 203,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 202,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 201,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 199,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 197,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 195,764 miles

Front slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 193,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 190,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 187,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 184,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 181,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 176,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 171,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 164,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 162,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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A933 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A933 YJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A933 YJR registered?

A933 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A933 YJR safe to buy?

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