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MVJ 42Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVJ 42Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2007 113,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s and o/s rear doors locked shut †will not open

Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,115 miles

n/s and o/s rear doors locked shut †will not open

Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2005 111,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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 42Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 42Y, 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 42Y registered?

MVJ 42Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is MVJ 42Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVJ 42Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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