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UUY 177Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 177Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007
Pass 4 May 2006 131,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 131,191 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 177Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UUY 177Y, 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 177Y registered?

UUY 177Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UUY 177Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUY 177Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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