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A311 EPE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

301,406 mi
Last recorded301,406 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 EPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 301,406 miles

Both Front Swivel Pins Leaking Oil

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

Pass 5 May 2022 299,523 miles

Both Front Swivel Pins Leaking Oil

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 299,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both Front Swivel Pins Leaking Oil

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 297,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 295,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 294,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 292,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 287,065 miles

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 281,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 275,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 271,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 265,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 261,113 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 261,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 255,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 247,881 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear in upper steering column universal joint

Pass 1 Aug 2007 241,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 234,159 miles

nearside front axle support bush worn

Pass 27 Jul 2005 227,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre treads worn

yellow number plate fitted to front of vehicle

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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A311 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A311 EPE, 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 A311 EPE registered?

A311 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A311 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A311 EPE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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