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A562 SEU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,868 mi
Last recorded170,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA562 SEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2023 170,868 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 164,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 158,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 152,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission /drive train (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 137,800 miles

chassis oil sprayed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,483 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 151,432 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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A562 SEU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A562 SEU, 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

How do I check the history of A562 SEU?

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What year was A562 SEU registered?

A562 SEU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A562 SEU safe to buy?

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