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TSF 938Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,386 mi
Last recorded158,386 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSF 938Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,617 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,549 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 157,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheel/tyres ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,275 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 157,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 157,122 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 157,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 156,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 156,650 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 155,331 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 153,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,895 miles

Handbrake sticking when released

Rear crossmember rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades starting to split. rust nearside front chassis outrigger rear chassis x member.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,761 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 40,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in rear propshaft u/j play in lower steering shaft u/j.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 4,070 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 40,470 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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TSF 938Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSF 938Y, 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 TSF 938Y registered?

TSF 938Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is TSF 938Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSF 938Y shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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