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TRX 852Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 852Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,651 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 54,651 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,179 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 54,174 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,659 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 53,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,930 miles

Front slightly uneven

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front seatbelt locking mechanism release button insecure but seatbelt still functioning as intended

Fail 28 Feb 2017 50,929 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seatbelt locking mechanism release button insecure but seatbelt still functioning as intended

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,137 miles

all tyres rubber deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2016 50,135 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres rubber deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,168 miles

chassis startin to rust

Pass 24 Dec 2013 48,021 miles

multiply points of slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

multiply points of slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,773 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,773 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,021 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,225 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,901 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust loose at flange

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TRX 852Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 TRX 852Y, 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 TRX 852Y registered?

TRX 852Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1983.

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