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FVR 55Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVR 55Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 129,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 129,218 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under side of vehicle is under sealed

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under side of vehicle is under sealed

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gear box leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,585 miles

Offside Front chassis / outrigger corroded

oil leaks engine and transmission

Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hub oil seal leaking (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak front (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis / outrigger corroded

oil leaks engine and transmission

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,289 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil swivel joint leaking (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,198 miles

Oil leak

oil leak on handbrake drum

oil leak on n/s/r hub

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,033 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 126,033 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 125,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 125,481 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 125,481 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 125,087 miles

ADVISE FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES GETIING WEAK N/S/F +O/S/F

Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 124,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 124,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 123,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 123,206 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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FVR 55Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVR 55Y, 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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FVR 55Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1983.

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