MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak oil switch ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Oil leak oil switch ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
engine emits smoke/oil from engine breather
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FRONT PROP U/J VERY WORN
engine emits smoke/oil from engine breather
engine oil leak from various places
front propshaft both U/Js badly worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leak from various places
front propshaft both U/Js badly worn
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TEC 253Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TEC 253Y, 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 TEC 253Y registered?
TEC 253Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.
Is TEC 253Y safe to buy?
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