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TML 251Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,440 mi
Last recorded191,440 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTML 251Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 191,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front axle seals leaking, but not excessively

both rear axle seals leaking, but not excessively

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 187,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 187,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 187,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 187,242 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated alternator wiring (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 186,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 186,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 185,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 185,557 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked bolts loose (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 184,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint [rear]

Fail 16 Sep 2015 191,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint [rear]

Pass 1 Sep 2014 182,466 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Notable brake pedal travel.

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 179,453 miles

Oil leak in the steering box area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 179,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak in the steering box area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 175,243 miles

Front axle case damaged & leaking oil.

Offside seat belt twisted.

both front tracta joints leaking oil.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 175,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front axle case damaged & leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside seat belt twisted.

both front tracta joints leaking oil.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 161,199 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 161,196 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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TML 251Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TML 251Y, 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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TML 251Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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