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GPW 111Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,547 mi
Last recorded159,547 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPW 111Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 159,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 158,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,247 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 156,201 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,194 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 152,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,805 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 144,619 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,418 miles

Front steering swivel gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 125,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 122,319 miles

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

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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GPW 111Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GPW 111Y, 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 GPW 111Y registered?

GPW 111Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is GPW 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPW 111Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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