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BJS 603Y

1983 Land Rover 110

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

248,891 mi
Last recorded248,891 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 110115,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJS 603Y
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 248,891 miles

Central body supports corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides back plates corroded but secure (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 245,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central body supports corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake drum back plates corroded but secure

Pass 27 Mar 2024 252,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 242,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 242,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 241,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 241,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by lower arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 240,848 miles

slight play in front pan hard rod bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2020 240,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 239,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 239,050 miles

o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 239,042 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 237,795 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 237,787 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 233,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 227,711 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

note centre seat missing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 227,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

note centre seat missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 220,735 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 220,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 214,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 214,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 206,178 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 206,178 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 198,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 198,703 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

note:rear propshaft bolts loose

Pass 26 Jan 2010 190,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

has slight leak on steering box

Fail 26 Jan 2010 190,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

has slight leak on steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 174,019 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 174,019 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007
Fail 23 Feb 2007

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 27 Feb 2006 159,511 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

anti slip rubber on brake pedal slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2006 159,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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BJS 603Y is a 1983 Land Rover 110 in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 115,958 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJS 603Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJS 603Y is a 1983 Land Rover 110, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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