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DVH 58Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,682 mi
Last recorded28,682 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVH 58Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 28,682 miles

advise mileage same as last year

vehicle been underseald

Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,683 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 28,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 28,683 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,682 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 28,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,683 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,683 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,682 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 28,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 28,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DVH 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DVH 58Y, 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 DVH 58Y registered?

DVH 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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