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A253 HHP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,068 mi
Last recorded39,068 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 HHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,068 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer offside front outer hub seals slighty leaking

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,546 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,922 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,631 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 33,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,203 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Slight smoke from exhaust

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,167 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear quater bumpers loose / n/s front chassis damaged / o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,141 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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A253 HHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A253 HHP, 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 A253 HHP registered?

A253 HHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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