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XAU 683Y

1983 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,722 mi
Last recorded28,722 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series60,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAU 683Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 28,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 26,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 25,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,331 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,932 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 17,402 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,043 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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XAU 683Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 60,236 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAU 683Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XAU 683Y registered?

XAU 683Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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