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VWE 564Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,460 mi
Last recorded33,460 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 564Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sleeve/splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on sidewalls no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 33,455 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Battery tray on nearside corroded

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sleeve/splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,892 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,605 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 2,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,639 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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VWE 564Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWE 564Y, 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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What year was VWE 564Y registered?

VWE 564Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1983.

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The MOT history for VWE 564Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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