MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
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)
N/S/F brake binding slightly
Slight smoke from exhaust
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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.
Is A253 HHP safe to buy?
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