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SML 104Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,496 mi
Last recorded17,496 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 104Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,496 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

all leaf springs splayed but action not impaired

Fail 3 Apr 2019 17,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

all leaf springs splayed but action not impaired

Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,496 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired All springs (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,496 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 17,496 miles

Direction indicator not working all rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired all springs (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion inside both front doors

corrosion on cross member ( marked )

Fail 15 Nov 2012 17,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis ahs been welded

diff oil leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,266 miles

rear cross member coroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,074 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 14,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SML 104Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SML 104Y, 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 SML 104Y registered?

SML 104Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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