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A444 EPE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA444 EPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,956 miles

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

all shock absorber bushes rubber slightly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working stalk broken (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working stalk broken (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorber bushes rubber slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 88,646 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 87,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 87,696 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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A444 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A444 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

How do I check the history of A444 EPE?

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What year was A444 EPE registered?

A444 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A444 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A444 EPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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