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CDD 953Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,621 mi
Last recorded205,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 953Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 205,621 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 205,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 198,488 miles

Nearside Front Slight play wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 198,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2017 192,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 192,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 182,517 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 182,517 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 173,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 169,908 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 167,565 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 167,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 164,597 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 164,597 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 May 2007 157,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 157,689 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 148,370 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 148,370 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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CDD 953Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CDD 953Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDD 953Y registered?

CDD 953Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is CDD 953Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDD 953Y shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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