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HWX 286Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWX 286Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,947 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,528 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,527 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear discs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

water hose split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,895 miles

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

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

oil leak on front rear axle hub seals

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,574 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil & grease leaking from front & rear hubs/joints

oil leaks on engine & transmission

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil & grease leaking from front & rear hubs/joints

oil leaks on engine & transmission

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,447 miles

service brake only just passed

Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,897 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front steering joints leaking oil

oil leak from gearbox

oil leaking from rear half shafts

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,673 miles

battery holder slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,663 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery holder slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 80,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,769 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advisery ; front swivels leaking

advisery ; o/side front brake binding on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 79,375 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(advise) both front swivel joints to wheels pitted and wearing also seals leaking reccomend replacment

(advise) sterring box creeking when sterring moved through full lock to lock

(advise) wiring hanging down from front

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,674 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advisery ; steering damper leaking fluid

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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HWX 286Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HWX 286Y, 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 HWX 286Y registered?

HWX 286Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1983.

Is HWX 286Y safe to buy?

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