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XNT 815Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 815Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 5 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013
Pass 25 Nov 2011
Fail 25 Nov 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 90,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,871 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 83,871 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,645 miles

near side tail gate latch weak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,940 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 67,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bare wire by nearside rear chassis rail

both front hub seals leaking

front number plate held on by plastic tyes

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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XNT 815Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XNT 815Y, 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 XNT 815Y registered?

XNT 815Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is XNT 815Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNT 815Y shows 20 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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