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A56 PYB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,491 mi
Last recorded147,491 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 PYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 147,491 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 145,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

gearbox noisey

Fail 5 Mar 2019 145,739 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit winch wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,590 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil close to brake disc

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perished

Fail 9 Feb 2018 145,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil close to brake disc

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 145,329 miles

All Road Springs Corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 145,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 145,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 144,989 miles

vehicle underside very muddy at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2014 144,989 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle underside very muddy at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 144,565 miles

rear silencer tailpipe broken

slight drop at service brake pedal

slight exhaust leak manifold area

slight leak n/s/f tractor seal

small split o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear & o/s/f hubs leaking

small leak from front exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2011 143,452 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

N/S/F Tyre cut in sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 143,452 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

N/S/F Tyre cut in sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 142,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,787 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 140,378 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 139,882 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering belt loose and deteriorated

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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A56 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A56 PYB, 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 A56 PYB registered?

A56 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A56 PYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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