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YSE 300Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSE 300Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust manifold joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear floor pan corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 117,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 112,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear body mounting point corroded

rear seat belts removed

Fail 26 Jul 2008 111,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear body mounting point corroded

rear seat belts removed

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,749 miles

handbrake lever sticking

slight leak at power steering

slight wear at offside track rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2006 108,146 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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YSE 300Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YSE 300Y, 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 YSE 300Y registered?

YSE 300Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is YSE 300Y safe to buy?

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