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WNT 265Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,081 mi
Last recorded190,081 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 265Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 190,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 184,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 184,859 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2010 184,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear discs rusty

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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WNT 265Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel 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 WNT 265Y, 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 WNT 265Y registered?

WNT 265Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is WNT 265Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNT 265Y 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.

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