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HKH 71Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKH 71Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 153,660 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,625 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,431 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,322 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,776 miles

power steering box has a slight leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,119 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

steering drop arm ball joint boot perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 122,896 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 114,956 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 109,587 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 109,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 104,658 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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HKH 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HKH 71Y, 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 HKH 71Y registered?

HKH 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is HKH 71Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKH 71Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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