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FCK 890Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,305 mi
Last recorded103,305 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCK 890Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,780 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,994 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 69,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 59,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 54,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 113,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 109,482 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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FCK 890Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FCK 890Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCK 890Y registered?

FCK 890Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1983.

Is FCK 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCK 890Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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