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TMW 774Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,905 mi
Last recorded159,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 774Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 159,905 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 159,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 147,129 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 147,113 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

drag link ball joint dust cover split

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2008 137,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight travel on foot pedal

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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TMW 774Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMW 774Y, 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 TMW 774Y registered?

TMW 774Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is TMW 774Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMW 774Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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