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EJT 688Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,710 mi
Last recorded174,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 688Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 174,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 174,425 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 174,410 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

dash broad insecure

sharp edges protruding on nearside outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2015 173,784 miles

handbrake just required percentage

rear chassis members corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear x member corroded

steering box worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 170,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis corroding

steering column uj slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 167,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre x member corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear brake percentage low

rear chassis corroding

rear plate faded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake percentage low

rear chassis corroding

rear plate faded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 161,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear chassis corroding

front brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 159,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front floors rusty

rear cross member rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 159,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front floors rusty

rear cross member rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2009 157,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front and rear chassis rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2008 154,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion by both rear seats on floor

corrosion offside front out rigger

Fail 20 Jun 2006 146,970 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 146,970 miles

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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EJT 688Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJT 688Y, 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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EJT 688Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1983.

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