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ARC 46Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

239,529 mi
Last recorded239,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 46Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 239,529 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 237,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Both front tyres castellated on inner edges

General suspension and braking component corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 237,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Body has slight corrosion

Both front tyres castellated on inner edges

General suspension and braking component corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 234,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General suspension component corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 234,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General suspension component corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 231,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 231,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 228,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 222,141 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 222,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 218,016 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 211,768 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 211,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 206,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 201,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 201,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 194,762 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 194,337 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 188,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 188,149 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 182,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 182,672 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 177,626 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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ARC 46Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ARC 46Y, 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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ARC 46Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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