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DIL 2556

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,397 mi
Last recorded138,397 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 2556
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,397 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 133,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 129,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 117,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 104,752 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2008 97,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 94,553 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 94,484 miles

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.

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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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

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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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