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FJA 683Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJA 683Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 130,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 123,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,015 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 123,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006

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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FJA 683Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJA 683Y, 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 FJA 683Y registered?

FJA 683Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is FJA 683Y safe to buy?

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