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NVV 106Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,348 mi
Last recorded136,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 106Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 136,348 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front no plate fitted on roof

handbrake lever high slight blue smokewhen cold

Fail 1 Jun 2007 136,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

hand brake lever high

note front no plate fitted on roof tow bracket loose temp gauge inop no seat fitted under body rusty back door top bent slight gap

note slight blue smoke when cold

Battery insecure

Fail 4 May 2007 136,348 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front no plate mounted on roof

under body rusty

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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NVV 106Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NVV 106Y, 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 NVV 106Y registered?

NVV 106Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1983.

Is NVV 106Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVV 106Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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