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JWU 59Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,497 mi
Last recorded212,497 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 59Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 212,497 miles

Vehicle chassis and underside coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2023 212,493 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicle chassis and underside coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2019 211,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 211,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 210,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 209,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 209,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 208,246 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 208,246 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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JWU 59Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWU 59Y, 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 JWU 59Y registered?

JWU 59Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is JWU 59Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWU 59Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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