CarVerify

Free Car Check

CFP 171Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,470 mi
Last recorded23,470 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationCFP 171Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 23,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 23,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,339 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 23,356 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 23,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,225 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 23,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,142 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,828 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 22,804 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,804 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 22,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All four tyres have badly perished sidewalls, replacement strongly advised.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 22,533 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 22,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres perishing in sidewalls. front exh flange loose fixings. centre exhaust rubber strap splitting, both tractor joint seals weeping.

Pass 6 May 2009 22,472 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 22,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,411 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 22,411 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,251 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 22,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 22,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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
Full Land Rover Defender 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

CFP 171Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CFP 171Y, 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

How do I check the history of CFP 171Y?

You can check the full history of CFP 171Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CFP 171Y registered?

CFP 171Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1983.

Is CFP 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFP 171Y shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFP 171Y 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 CFP 171Y. 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.