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XRM 325Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRM 325Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2008 148,834 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 144,654 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 141,368 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in rear axle mounting ball joint

slight play in steering damper mounting bush

Pass 27 Jun 2005 138,733 miles

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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XRM 325Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRM 325Y, 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 XRM 325Y?

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What year was XRM 325Y registered?

XRM 325Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is XRM 325Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRM 325Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRM 325Y have outstanding finance?

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