MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front prop shaft missing
surface corrotion to front floors
vehicle has had major repairs to centre and front chassis and body sections
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrotion to front floors
dash facier insecure
front propshaft missing
front to rear fuel pipes insecure
fuel filter secured with tie raps
secondary fuel tank fitted to rear interior floor
slightly long brake pedel travel
vehicle has had major repair to centre chassis and front body section
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DIL 2556 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 DIL 2556, 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 DIL 2556?
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What year was DIL 2556 registered?
DIL 2556 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is DIL 2556 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DIL 2556 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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