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UAR 721Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,831 mi
Last recorded46,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 721Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,296 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 45,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 45,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 45,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,562 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 721Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAR 721Y, 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 UAR 721Y registered?

UAR 721Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UAR 721Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 721Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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