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NGO 985Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGO 985Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ALL LEAFSPRINGS RUSTY

Nearside Front HUB SEAL WEAPING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,358 miles

ALL FOUR LEAF SPRINGS RUSTY

DRAG LINK BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR LEAFSPRINGS RUSTY

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,669 miles

ALL FOUR LEAF SPRINGS RUSTY

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,959 miles

ALL FOUR LEAF SPRING STARTING TO CORRODE

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,240 miles

ALL LEAF SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,741 miles

ALL LEAF SPRINGS RUSTY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 93,741 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL LEAF SPRINGS RUSTY

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

various oil leaks from engine transmission and axles not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch not working

Fail 22 Aug 2019 15,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 14,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 13,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,719 miles

Oil leak gear box over dive

Fail 16 Aug 2016 12,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box over dive

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,399 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine,gearbox,transfer box,rear axle,front axle and steering box

Fail 14 Aug 2015 11,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from carb (7.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine,gearbox,transfer box,rear axle,front axle and steering box

Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 9,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 9,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 9,783 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 9,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,852 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 7,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 7,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,387 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,180 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 6,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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NGO 985Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NGO 985Y, 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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NGO 985Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1983.

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