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DDF 75Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,093 mi
Last recorded171,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 75Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 171,093 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside centre and rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 168,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 167,133 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 166,797 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 166,463 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 165,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 164,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 Jan 2015 164,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 163,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 163,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 162,614 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

power steering drive belt noisey

tow bar ball slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2012 162,614 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

power steering drive belt noisey

tow bar ball slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2011 161,733 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

power steering pipes to unions slight leaking of oil

Pass 14 Jan 2011 161,733 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pipes to unions slight leaking of oil

Pass 15 Jan 2010 161,379 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 161,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure 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)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 160,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 159,669 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 157,974 miles

front steering damper bush starting to perish split

front tie bar bush starting to split wear

steering box or hoses leaking of oil

Pass 17 Jan 2006 156,773 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 156,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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DDF 75Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DDF 75Y, 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

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What year was DDF 75Y registered?

DDF 75Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is DDF 75Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDF 75Y shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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