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XAP 892Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 892Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 129,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 127,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

near side rear body mounting bolts missing

off side rear body mounting bolts missing

wiper,indicator headlamp switch gear loose on †steering coloum

Pass 23 Mar 2006 124,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 124,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XAP 892Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc 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 XAP 892Y, 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 XAP 892Y?

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What year was XAP 892Y registered?

XAP 892Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is XAP 892Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAP 892Y 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 XAP 892Y have outstanding finance?

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