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DHP 816Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 816Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,972 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 89,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,942 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 89,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Missing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Remaining bushes both,sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 89,803 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 89,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 89,639 miles

Service brake efficiency-50% min requirement recorded.

Fail 26 May 2022 89,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency-50% min requirement recorded.

Pass 27 May 2021 89,333 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 89,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,705 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,307 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,306 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,754 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion to the exhaust

slight corrosion to the front brake pipes and the front part of the front to rear pipe

slight corrosion to the rear door steps

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion to the exhaust

slight corrosion to the front brake pipes and the front part of the front to rear pipe

slight corrosion to the rear door steps

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2011 83,560 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside fog lamp not working

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,781 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,645 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front axel swivil joints leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,644 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front axel swivil joints leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,298 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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DHP 816Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHP 816Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHP 816Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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