MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VEC 365Y registered?
VEC 365Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1983.
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