MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaks
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
o/s/f top door hinge surrounding area corroded excessively
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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VWB 454Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VWB 454Y, 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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How do I check the history of VWB 454Y?
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What year was VWB 454Y registered?
VWB 454Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.
Is VWB 454Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWB 454Y shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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