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A536 LDV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,090 mi
Last recorded47,090 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 LDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,090 miles

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

all tyres badly perished

n/s & o/s wiper blades perished

o/s/f brake back plate rusted/missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

all tyres badly perished

n/s & o/s wiper blades perished

o/s/f brake back plate rusted/missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,002 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

n/s/f door step insecure

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,758 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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A536 LDV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A536 LDV, 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 A536 LDV registered?

A536 LDV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A536 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A536 LDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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