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TNL 874Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,624 mi
Last recorded223,624 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNL 874Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 223,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkages slow/stiff, still in operation

Pass 8 Nov 2022 222,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 220,561 miles

Offside pan-hard rod slight play and dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 218,074 miles

Offside Front pan-hard rod slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 218,023 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front pan-hard rod slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 213,801 miles

Offside pan hard rod bush worn slightly

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2019 213,752 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside pan hard rod bush worn slightly

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

footbrake travel

oil leak

suspect offside front cv joint noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2018 209,978 miles

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2018 209,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2017 204,340 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front prop shaft both ujs worn

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 200,057 miles

slight play in front prop u/j

slight play in rear propshaft

Fail 15 Jul 2016 200,057 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play in front prop u/j

slight play in rear propshaft

Pass 28 May 2015 197,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 192,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 192,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 188,862 miles

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

Oil leak

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

prop shaft boot split

rear brake adjustment

Fail 20 Mar 2013 188,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

prop shaft boot split

prop shaft flange loose

Pass 18 Jan 2008
Pass 22 Dec 2006 182,950 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 182,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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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TNL 874Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TNL 874Y, 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 TNL 874Y registered?

TNL 874Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1983.

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