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UAR 58Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,993 mi
Last recorded23,993 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 58Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,993 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 23,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,303 miles

Oil leak

front diff oil leaking

front hub seals leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front diff oil leaking

front hub seals leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,892 miles

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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UAR 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAR 58Y, 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 UAR 58Y registered?

UAR 58Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UAR 58Y safe to buy?

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