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DOY 542Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 542Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,357 miles

(( BENCH SEATS FITTED IN REAR ))

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

engine oil leaks

off side rear mud flap loose

smoke from exhaust

temporary repairs to corroded rear bumper

Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,877 miles

***** oil leak from near side front hub *****

---- near side door mirror loose ----

=== rear panel corroded ===

==== brake pedal rubber worn ====

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

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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DOY 542Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DOY 542Y, 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 DOY 542Y registered?

DOY 542Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is DOY 542Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 542Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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