CarVerify

Free Car Check

BMV 383Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,790 mi
Last recorded54,790 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 383Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,790 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,032 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 49,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,962 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,246 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,245 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,011 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,748 miles

Offside steering column flexible coupling has slight play

engine mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2018 43,745 miles

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

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

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear body mountings corroded

engine mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 42,590 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting bracket weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear body mounting bracket weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,010 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 41,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,866 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 39,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside body sill holed by corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,282 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 35,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,484 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,484 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,627 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,616 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,281 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

offside front body mounting bracket is weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,135 miles

front propshaft rear univesal joint has slight play

offside front swivel joint has slight oil leak

rear propshaft front universal joint has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,135 miles

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

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

front propshaft rear univesal joint has slight play

offside front swivel joint has slight oil leak

rear propshaft front universal joint has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,357 miles

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

offside and nearside outer body mounts are weakened by corrosion

offside and nearside sills weakened by corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body mounting brackets along both sills corroded

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering column lower bush

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,492 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body mounting brackets along both sills corroded

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering column lower bush

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

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
Full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BMV 383Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BMV 383Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMV 383Y?

You can check the full history of BMV 383Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BMV 383Y registered?

BMV 383Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is BMV 383Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMV 383Y shows 36 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMV 383Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BMV 383Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.