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FLV 576Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 576Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 119,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 119,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 118,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both top rear shocker bushes slightly worn

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 118,496 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both top rear shocker bushes slightly worn

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f swivel damp

steering box and power steering pump appear damp

Pass 13 Sep 2007 117,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 117,165 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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FLV 576Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLV 576Y, 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 FLV 576Y registered?

FLV 576Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is FLV 576Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 576Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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