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A433 EPE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA433 EPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 110,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axle trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under drivers floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near top of rear shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both u/j joints (2.2.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear U/J joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 108,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both u/j joints (2.2.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear U/J joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush has slight play

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush has slight play

steering column lower u/j has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,105 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front prop shaft u/j has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear both prop shaft u/j's have slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,396 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight steering fluid leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,487 miles

rear chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear outriggers corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 91,136 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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A433 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A433 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.

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What year was A433 EPE registered?

A433 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A433 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A433 EPE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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