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CWD 443Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 443Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 90,140 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened weld separated from chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced from front radius arm mounting to rear trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,855 miles

exhaust loose at rear fixings

front number plate damage

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,853 miles

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

exhaust loose at rear fixings

front number damage

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,539 miles

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member within (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,180 miles

front chassis (at front bumper) has some corosion

rear crossmember has slight corosion

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front chassis (at front bumper) has some corosion

rear crossmember has slight corosion

Pass 18 Nov 2012 86,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear diff slight sweat oil

Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,096 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished and cracked (no cords exposed at time of test)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,096 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished and cracked (no cords exposed at time of test)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,071 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres are starting to perish and crack (no cords exposed at time of test)

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 86,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres are starting to perish and crack (no cords exposed at time of test)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 84,358 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,033 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 83,033 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 78,654 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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CWD 443Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CWD 443Y, 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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CWD 443Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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