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USC 957Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,175 mi
Last recorded109,175 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSC 957Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 May 2008 109,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 109,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 107,766 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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USC 957Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USC 957Y, 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

How do I check the history of USC 957Y?

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What year was USC 957Y registered?

USC 957Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is USC 957Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for USC 957Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USC 957Y have outstanding finance?

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