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GWU 570Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,547 mi
Last recorded158,547 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWU 570Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 158,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 156,403 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel axle has slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 154,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 151,767 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 151,764 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 150,752 miles

Nearside bulkhead corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 150,031 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 150,031 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 148,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 146,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,125 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 143,125 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 143,125 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ns front wheel has slight binding supect lack of use or requires pads and caliper to be checked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 142,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 140,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 138,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 138,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 131,422 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 131,422 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 127,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 119,841 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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GWU 570Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWU 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 GWU 570Y registered?

GWU 570Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is GWU 570Y safe to buy?

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