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A513 SFE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 139,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes have slight play in

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perishing

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perishing

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 May 2016 123,609 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front.. front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Slight weep from steering box

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,404 miles

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

main beam switch

tow ball bar not fitted at time of test

various brake pipes becoming corroded

wipers dont self park (have to manully park them)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 121,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front chassis out riggers corroded and poor condition but not concidered as excessive

brake pipes becoming corroded

damp under steering box no leak found

various oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 121,451 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

p.a.s pump has slight leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 118,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 117,076 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 117,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 116,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 116,729 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 116,545 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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A513 SFE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A513 SFE, 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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A513 SFE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1983.

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