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APB 823Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,826 mi
Last recorded14,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 823Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 14,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 14,220 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2016 13,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 13,007 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 10,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 10,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,053 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 3,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 25 Feb 2009 514 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 5 Feb 2007 440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,191 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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APB 823Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 APB 823Y, 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 APB 823Y registered?

APB 823Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is APB 823Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 823Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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