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VDP 524Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,792 mi
Last recorded173,792 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDP 524Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 173,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 173,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 173,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 173,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 172,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 172,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 171,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering box

Fail 26 Sep 2014 171,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering box

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,820 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside front swivel housing leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,083 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 98,697 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 97,659 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,441 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 96,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,891 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 88,774 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 88,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VDP 524Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VDP 524Y, 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.

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What year was VDP 524Y registered?

VDP 524Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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