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ERF 7Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,214 mi
Last recorded90,214 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 7Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,214 miles

Seats removed as NO seat belts fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 90,207 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,732 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,667 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside covered in shultz making inspection difficult

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 88,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 86,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 85,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,668 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 84,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 83,310 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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ERF 7Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ERF 7Y, 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 ERF 7Y registered?

ERF 7Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is ERF 7Y safe to buy?

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