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PCA 760Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 760Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,015 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 92,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,818 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,049 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 90,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,928 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hazard warning lamps flashing at a fast rate

rear springs poor condition

screen washers inoperative but has folding windscreen therefor not needed

Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,654 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

hazard warning lamps flashing at a fast rate

rear springs poor condition

screen washers inoperative but has folding windscreen therefor not needed

Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,833 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 86,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 86,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2005 86,627 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 86,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 760Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 760Y, 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 760Y registered?

PCA 760Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1983.

Is PCA 760Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 760Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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