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APA 605Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 605Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 49,881 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both front mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 49,881 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Both front mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly rusty and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour showing slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly rusty and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour showing slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

clutch flexable pipe leaking and bulged

Fail 23 Jul 2025 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly rusty and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour showing slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly rusty and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour showing slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

clutch flexable pipe leaking and bulged

Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,674 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both spheres leaking

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 49,674 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both spheres leaking

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,616 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 49,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,504 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle and both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle and both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,355 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks,steering box,engine,gearbox,transfer box,rear axle and front axle spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple leaks,steering box,engine,gearbox,transfer box,rear axle and front axle spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,254 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front clutch flexible pipe seeping fluid

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front clutch flexible pipe seeping fluid

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 49,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,021 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Diff leak

Oil leak Gearbox/transfer box leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,021 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross-member next to tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Between bump stops and shock mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Between bump stops and shock mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Rear Oil leak Diff leak

Oil leak Gearbox/transfer box leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,911 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

oil leaks from steeringswivels,engine,gearbox,transfer box and diffs

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

O/S headlamp wires getting hot

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leaks from steering swivils, engine, gearbox, transfer box and diffs.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,058 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,391 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tractor joints leaking

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,307 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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APA 605Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 APA 605Y, 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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APA 605Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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