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HEX 432Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,818 mi
Last recorded98,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 432Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 98,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 98,818 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 97,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,697 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 97,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 96,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 93,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 93,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 91,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 90,710 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 89,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 87,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 86,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 84,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis corroded and weak

Pass 27 May 2006 83,323 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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HEX 432Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This 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 HEX 432Y, 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 HEX 432Y registered?

HEX 432Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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