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VEC 365Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,098 mi
Last recorded221,098 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEC 365Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 221,098 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 221,098 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan areas (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2013 219,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 219,114 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 216,764 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 216,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 213,076 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven tread wear

offside floor corroded

underside of vehicle soiled not allowing full inspection of floors, chassis, brake pipes etc.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 213,076 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven tread wear

offside floor corroded

underside of vehicle soiled not allowing full inspection of floors, chassis, brake pipes etc.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 210,936 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

underside of vehicle heavily soiled not allowing full inspection of chassis and floors

Pass 31 Jul 2008 210,936 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

underside of vehicle heavily soiled not allowing full inspection of chassis and floors

Pass 12 Jul 2007 207,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 207,289 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 204,821 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 204,821 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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VEC 365Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VEC 365Y, 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 VEC 365Y registered?

VEC 365Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is VEC 365Y safe to buy?

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