CarVerify

Free Car Check

A956 FFP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,102 mi
Last recorded191,102 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA956 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 191,102 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling spring mount on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 190,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 190,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 189,516 miles

both out riggers/sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 185,396 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to ns and os outriggers

unable to flash main beam

Fail 10 Jun 2020 185,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to ns and os outriggers

unable to flash main beam

Pass 23 May 2019 184,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 181,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 181,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 179,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 179,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 176,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 176,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 168,408 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 168,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,421 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 162,225 miles

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

Oil leak

play in osf hub

Pass 27 Sep 2011 153,742 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside front hub

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 10 Sep 2010 149,943 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 149,314 miles

damage to windscreen

oiul leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 200,479 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A956 FFP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A956 FFP, 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 A956 FFP?

You can check the full history of A956 FFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A956 FFP registered?

A956 FFP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A956 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A956 FFP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A956 FFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A956 FFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.