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MVJ 363Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,566 mi
Last recorded2,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVJ 363Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 2,566 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 2,560 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember holed at offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 1,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,159 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 98,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 91,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes pull to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,410 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 363Y 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 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 MVJ 363Y, 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 MVJ 363Y registered?

MVJ 363Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is MVJ 363Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVJ 363Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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