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TOJ 321Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOJ 321Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,166 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,810 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension components corroded

brake discs corroded all

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,810 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension components corroded

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rigid clutch pipe to slave cylinder leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2020 107,780 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights come on when brake is pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,706 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,282 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust braket

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,177 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,492 miles

drop arm ball joint dust cover condition

rear u/j worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,795 miles

exhaust leak

exhaust mountings

Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 104,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TOJ 321Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TOJ 321Y, 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 TOJ 321Y registered?

TOJ 321Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1983.

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