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STG 305Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

239,186 mi
Last recorded239,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 305Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 239,186 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both swivels leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt of the two track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 239,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted wheel rubbing on radius arm on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed not stamped on chassis (0.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both swivels leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt of the two track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 239,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seal light misted of oil

steering damper slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2018 238,368 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 238,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 235,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 235,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 231,417 miles

Body/underside has corrosion starting on the N/S/R & O/S/R

Front tyres rub against the body on full lock

LPG gas conversion fitted

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover corroding & holed

No rear seats fitted at time of test

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Rear body stiffening under floor crossmember corroded

Rear passenger door lower seal mounting corroded

Single tone air horns fitted

Slight oil weep on rear axle damper

Fail 1 Feb 2016 231,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Air horns fitted

Front hub ball seals leaking

Front tyres rubbing against the body on full lock

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover corroding & holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlight has condensation on the inside of the lens

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle torque shock absorber has a slight oil leak

Rear passenger door lower seal mountings corroded

Wheels corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 231,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 231,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 231,212 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 231,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 231,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 230,940 miles

front swivel boll seals leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 230,940 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 230,538 miles

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

o/s rear out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2011 230,538 miles

o/s rear out rigger starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2010 229,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 228,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 225,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 220,173 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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STG 305Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 STG 305Y, 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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STG 305Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1983.

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