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GWL 570Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 570Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,600 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 192,596 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 185,820 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 184,419 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal weeping oil

raer chassis rails corroded heavily and rear valance

Pass 9 Sep 2010 181,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 177,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 177,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 173,520 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 159,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 159,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 138,157 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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GWL 570Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWL 570Y, 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 GWL 570Y registered?

GWL 570Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is GWL 570Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWL 570Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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