MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GFL 770Y safe to buy?
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