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SNY 57Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 57Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,418 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 76,418 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,323 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 70,855 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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SNY 57Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNY 57Y, 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 SNY 57Y registered?

SNY 57Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is SNY 57Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 57Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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