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A856 TUU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 TUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both offside and nearside floor areas at body mounts

corrosion on both rear body mount out riggers

slight oil leak at offside front hub seal area

slight play in front propshaft front UJ joint

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,436 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both offside and nearside floor areas at body mounts

corrosion on both rear body mount out riggers

slight oil leak at offside front hub seal area

slight play in front propshaft front UJ joint

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine emits blue smoke and only just passed emissions test

Pass 31 May 2007 75,265 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 75,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 30 May 2007 75,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

tested wet tractor joints damp

Pass 23 May 2006 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 64,087 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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A856 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A856 TUU, 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 A856 TUU registered?

A856 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A856 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 TUU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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