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RYR 315Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,011 mi
Last recorded30,011 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 315Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 30,011 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 30,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded holed (6.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,657 miles

Rear bumper/tow bar area slightly rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 28,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,078 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,546 miles

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 11,289 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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RYR 315Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYR 315Y, 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.

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What year was RYR 315Y registered?

RYR 315Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYR 315Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 315Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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