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DFJ 467Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFJ 467Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 114,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 106,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 106,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

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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DFJ 467Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFJ 467Y, 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 DFJ 467Y registered?

DFJ 467Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1983.

Is DFJ 467Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFJ 467Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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