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A476 EPG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 EPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,370 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,861 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 139,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 139,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,265 miles

No rear seat belts fitted

Steering box leaking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2013 138,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

No rear seat belts fitted

Steering box leaking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 138,050 miles

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front outrigger holed and corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight weep from power steering box

Pass 23 Jul 2010 137,829 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

nearside and offside wipper blades split

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,522 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 137,453 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 137,212 miles

N/S/R MUD GUARD LOOSE

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 137,187 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

N/S/R MUD GUARD LOOSE

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 137,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

p.a.s. fluid slight leak from bottom steering box

play in front seat backs

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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A476 EPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A476 EPG, 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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A476 EPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1983.

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