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GFL 770Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

254,489 mi
Last recorded254,489 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 770Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 254,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 250,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 242,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 238,560 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 230,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 228,200 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 228,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 227,833 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 227,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 226,373 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 226,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 225,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 225,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 223,676 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 223,676 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 132,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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GFL 770Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GFL 770Y, 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 GFL 770Y registered?

GFL 770Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1983.

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