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CHG 147Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

5,456 mi
Last recorded5,456 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHG 147Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 5,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 5,019 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 5,019 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace o/s wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 4,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 4,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 4,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 3,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 3,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 2,549 miles

Front and rear diff. leaking oil

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,172 miles

O/s reverse light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2011 40,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to be sure fuel cap is sealing correctly + Rear prop front bolts loose + Fuel hose from pump in poor condition + N/s/f chassis has slight corrosion + O/s reverse light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering cone seal leaking oil

Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,168 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering cone seal leaking oil

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,478 miles

Centre rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 38,387 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,921 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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CHG 147Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHG 147Y, 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.

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What year was CHG 147Y registered?

CHG 147Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is CHG 147Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHG 147Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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