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VRX 599Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRX 599Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2010 170,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 164,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 156,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 156,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Corrosion in body underside and non prescribed area,s

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

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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VRX 599Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRX 599Y, 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 VRX 599Y registered?

VRX 599Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is VRX 599Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRX 599Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRX 599Y have outstanding finance?

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