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UUY 164Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 164Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,683 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 102,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks rear of engine area and gearbox casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 102,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Area of fuel pump looks like rear end of unit. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks rear of engine area and gearbox casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear u/j on prop shaft some wear / play

some signs of oil leakage

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,057 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,057 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 May 2009 95,313 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,850 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 92,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,204 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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UUY 164Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUY 164Y, 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 UUY 164Y registered?

UUY 164Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UUY 164Y safe to buy?

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