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STG 315Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 315Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,908 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area dampness (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside out rigger corroded may require attention

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced may require attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal showing signs of dampness may require attention

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside battery tray has corosion may require attention

Offside out rigger corroded may require attention

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,142 miles

Front surface corosion battery tray area , may require attention

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,670 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,677 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosionon chassis members

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,848 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,389 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,821 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODING

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,515 miles

CORROSION ON THE FOOTWELL FLOORS

CORROSSION MIDDLE CROSS MEMBER

SOME WEAR STEERING DAMPER BUSH

Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,656 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 73,646 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet could not be opened.

n/s steering swivel joint leaking.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 68,362 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 315Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 STG 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 STG 315Y registered?

STG 315Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1983.

Is STG 315Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for STG 315Y shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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