MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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(( 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
***** 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DOY 542Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1983.
Is DOY 542Y safe to buy?
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