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UET 726Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,697 mi
Last recorded129,697 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUET 726Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 122,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 115,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,573 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 97,561 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,490 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 88,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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UET 726Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UET 726Y, 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 UET 726Y registered?

UET 726Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is UET 726Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UET 726Y shows 8 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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