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A330 EEJ

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,532 mi
Last recorded150,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA330 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 148,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 142,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 119,620 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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A330 EEJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A330 EEJ, 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

How do I check the history of A330 EEJ?

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What year was A330 EEJ registered?

A330 EEJ is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A330 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A330 EEJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A330 EEJ have outstanding finance?

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