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PUI 6675

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,477 mi
Last recorded211,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 6675
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 211,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 205,565 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 205,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 200,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 198,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 196,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 194,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 194,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 193,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 192,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 190,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 188,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 184,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 182,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 179,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 175,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 172,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 169,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 167,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 162,549 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Fail 5 Sep 2009 162,537 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends but effectively clear screen

Pass 11 Sep 2008 158,379 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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PUI 6675 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PUI 6675, 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 PUI 6675 registered?

PUI 6675 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is PUI 6675 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUI 6675 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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