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BYJ 837Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 837Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 18,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 14,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 13,110 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 11,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

c.o. only just met limits

Pass 8 Nov 2018 9,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,956 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

n and o s swivel seal leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,956 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,277 miles

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

both fr swivels leaking

oil leak

ps leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both fr swivels leaking

oil leak

ps leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 72,178 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,178 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,821 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exh clamp missing centre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,496 miles

FRONT TRACK BAR BENT

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DENTS X 2

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,438 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

FRONT TRACK BAR BENT

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DENTS X 2

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,763 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,763 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,414 miles

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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BYJ 837Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYJ 837Y, 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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BYJ 837Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 March 1983.

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