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A534 SRH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,534 mi
Last recorded155,534 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA534 SRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 155,534 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight cracking

N/S/R inner break pad low

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F Tyre has slight cracking

O/S/R Tyre has slight cracking

O/S/R inner break pad low

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

Steering damper bush has slight play offside

Pass 24 Oct 2012 163,485 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 163,485 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

nsf steering stop requires adjusting

Pass 18 Apr 2008 156,155 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 156,130 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2005 134,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 132,888 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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A534 SRH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A534 SRH, 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 A534 SRH registered?

A534 SRH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1983.

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The MOT history for A534 SRH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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