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Q53FWD

1983 Land Rover Jeep

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Jeep19,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ53FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,681 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 51,681 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 51,467 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight freeplay & is slightly noisy

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 51,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,123 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis corroded o.k for test

rear silencer corroded

v8 engine fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis corroded o.k for test

rear silencer corroded

v8 engine fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,758 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear chassis corroded o.k for test

Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,758 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipe rubbing steering column & handbrake mechanism

rear chassis corroded o.k for test

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,402 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 47,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded

o/s/r wheel nut on wrong way

Pass 9 Jul 2005 47,090 miles

Corrosion next to hand brake linkage.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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Q53FWD is a 1983 Land Rover Jeep in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Jeep models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 19,484 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 Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q53FWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q53FWD registered?

Q53FWD is a 1983 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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