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A445 EPE

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,286 mi
Last recorded199,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA445 EPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,286 miles

Long travel on handbrake

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 199,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 198,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 193,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 192,110 miles

o/s/f hub has slight play

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2012 192,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f hub has slight play

small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2011 190,738 miles

o/s/f hub slight play

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2010 188,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 185,326 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2009 185,310 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking on wall

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 180,607 miles

osf hub slight play.

stone chip in zone a of windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 175,775 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 175,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A445 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A445 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 A445 EPE registered?

A445 EPE is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is A445 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A445 EPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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