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WMO 231Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,753 mi
Last recorded35,753 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMO 231Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 35,753 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2018 34,428 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to body work

Pass 4 May 2017 32,472 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 May 2016 29,971 miles

oil leak

steering box slight play in box

Pass 1 May 2015 23,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play off side lower steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2013 16,999 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wheel mounted on bonnet obscuring driver's view of the road

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,999 miles

fluid leak from both front hubs

rear Exhaust mount broken - modified so exhaust is fully supported

slight play in o/s/f hub

slight play in steering ilder

slight tightness in steering

Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,999 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak from offside front hub

Nearside step corroded/weakened

rear Exhaust mount broken - modified so exhaust is fully supported

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,999 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing on outter wall

offside rear tyre perishing on outter wall

slight play in steering box

slight weap form hub seals

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,262 miles

slight weep nearside front hub seal

underbody flooring corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

front propshaft spline worn

offside dip beam aim on lower limit

oil leak at propshaft handbrake drum

Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,909 miles

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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WMO 231Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WMO 231Y, 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 WMO 231Y registered?

WMO 231Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WMO 231Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMO 231Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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