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WGM 851Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,705 mi
Last recorded170,705 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGM 851Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 170,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 168,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 165,515 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 157,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 154,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 158,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 143,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,890 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 137,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 135,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 135,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 135,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 135,475 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

play nearside front hub

propshaft defective

rear chassis and spring hanger corroded

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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WGM 851Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGM 851Y, 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

How do I check the history of WGM 851Y?

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What year was WGM 851Y registered?

WGM 851Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1983.

Is WGM 851Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGM 851Y shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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