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CPD 773Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

29,886 mi
Last recorded29,886 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 773Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 29,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 29,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 29,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 29,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,483 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 29,483 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,029 miles

windscreen washers not working

Nearside Front footwell has slight corrosion

Offside Front footwell has previous repairs

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust poor condition (rear pipe to rear box join)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,958 miles

brake master cylinder/ servo mounting prescribed area has adequate welding repairs

Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,943 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,515 miles

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

Oil leak

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

drivers footwell corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 26,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

drivers footwell corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,975 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

offside floor corroded outside prescribided area

offside front outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

Fail 15 Sep 2011 22,972 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

offside floor corroded outside prescribided area

offside front outer tyre wall deteriorating with age

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,182 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 22,182 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,328 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,060 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,440 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 20,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CPD 773Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CPD 773Y, 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 CPD 773Y registered?

CPD 773Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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