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YAP 474Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAP 474Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users CENTER BODY / CHASSIS BRACKET MISSING (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing STALK MISSING (5.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed NOT FULLY LATCHING (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering box insecure BOLT MISSING (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm & TAB WASHER NOT SECURED (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,697 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,697 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2013 87,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 87,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,741 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,502 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 86,502 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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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YAP 474Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAP 474Y, 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.

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What year was YAP 474Y registered?

YAP 474Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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