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PUL 385Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,182 mi
Last recorded3,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUL 385Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2022 3,182 miles

service brakes may require adjustment/repair (pedal has a lot of travel)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,647 miles

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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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PUL 385Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUL 385Y, 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 PUL 385Y registered?

PUL 385Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1983.

Is PUL 385Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUL 385Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUL 385Y have outstanding finance?

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