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MVJ 362Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

258,184 mi
Last recorded258,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVJ 362Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 258,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 252,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 252,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 249,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 241,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 235,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 226,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 219,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 212,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 203,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 194,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 190,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 182,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 175,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 168,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 168,535 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 162,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 156,520 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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MVJ 362Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MVJ 362Y, 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

How do I check the history of MVJ 362Y?

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What year was MVJ 362Y registered?

MVJ 362Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is MVJ 362Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVJ 362Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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