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CWK 25Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,779 mi
Last recorded132,779 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWK 25Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,779 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 131,384 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seat missing ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 131,382 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Lap belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Lap & buckle share same mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 129,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 129,978 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing lap belt (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 129,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.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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CWK 25Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWK 25Y, 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 CWK 25Y registered?

CWK 25Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is CWK 25Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWK 25Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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