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PCA 32Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

34,404 mi
Last recorded34,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 32Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 34,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 33,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 32,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,691 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,543 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,867 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,303 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,298 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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PCA 32Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 PCA 32Y, 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

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What year was PCA 32Y registered?

PCA 32Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is PCA 32Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 32Y shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCA 32Y have outstanding finance?

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