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A956 LKH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA956 LKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,057 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box harness inside vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front floors previously repaired from inside vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2021 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box harness inside vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front floors previously repaired from inside vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,970 miles

Both front floors have been repaired from inside and quality of repair cannot be assessed

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly interacting with both headlamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front floors have been repaired from inside and quality of repair cannot be assessed

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly interacting with both headlamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,970 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion- nothing excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs rusty

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion- nothing excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper corroded inside

general corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leck

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front drive spheres leaking

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front drive spheres leaking

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,978 miles

rear shocker bushes (top) wearing x2

Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear shocker bushes (top) wearing x2

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S/R BACKPLATE STAINED? (WET DAY)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,970 miles

ENGINE FLUID LEAK ?

FRONT AXLE BALLS LEAKING

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside drag link end ball joint worn

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Mar 2006 83,531 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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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A956 LKH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKH, 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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A956 LKH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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