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SIJ 564

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 564
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,630 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 88,607 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,552 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,542 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,753 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
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SIJ 564 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SIJ 564, 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 SIJ 564 registered?

SIJ 564 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1983.

Is SIJ 564 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 564 shows 20 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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