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DHP 849Y

1983 Land Rover Unknown

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Unknown68,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 849Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,276 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 82,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 79,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 79,874 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of chassis/bulkhead/outriggers etc (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

slight oil leaks on both front swivel joints

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all very very rusty (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear suspension A-frame ball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion lower bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all very very rusty (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear suspension A-frame ball joint has slight play

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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DHP 849Y is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,795 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHP 849Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHP 849Y registered?

DHP 849Y is a 1983 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 28 January 1983.

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The MOT history for DHP 849Y shows 9 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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