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FFV 589Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,376 mi
Last recorded172,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 589Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 172,376 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 172,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective front steering arm lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 171,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 171,419 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 169,317 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 168,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 168,778 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2019 156,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 155,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak?

Pass 13 May 2017 151,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 151,506 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 148,452 miles

front seatbelts have slight damage

front tyres worn

Fail 9 May 2016 148,451 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front seatbelts have slight damage

front tyres worn

Fail 26 Feb 2016 148,451 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering locking device missing nearside trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn

Fail 4 Jan 2016 148,451 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed hanging around front propshaft (1.9.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front seatbelts slight damage

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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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FFV 589Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FFV 589Y, 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 FFV 589Y registered?

FFV 589Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is FFV 589Y safe to buy?

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