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FLE 71Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,884 mi
Last recorded125,884 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 71Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,119 miles

variuos leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 204,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 203,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 201,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 16 Aug 2010 200,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 198,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 193,889 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel requires attention

Pass 15 Aug 2007 184,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 174,399 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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FLE 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FLE 71Y, 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

How do I check the history of FLE 71Y?

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What year was FLE 71Y registered?

FLE 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 71Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 71Y shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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