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BJF 100Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,832 mi
Last recorded43,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 100Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Swivel pin leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Swivel pin leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button cap missing but still operating normally (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,054 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Leaking, Gaiter damaged (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Gaiter damaged (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel joint gaiter split

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer swivel joint gaiter split

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 42,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel joint gaiter split

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer swivel joint gaiter split

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 42,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 42,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 41,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 41,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub/ seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub/ seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 38,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2017 38,531 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 36,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak engine and gear box leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,365 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 33,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,268 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,175 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,672 miles

fuel pipe from tank is craked slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 24,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel pipe from tank is craked slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,577 miles

Oil leak

fuel return hose is cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 14,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise nearside front swivel joint leaking.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 12,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2006 12,934 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BJF 100Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJF 100Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJF 100Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 February 1983.

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