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A477 EPG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,276 mi
Last recorded220,276 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 EPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 220,276 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 220,261 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 218,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 216,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 214,629 miles

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Both front tyres wearing also have age related cracking

Corrosion inside front nearside door

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 214,580 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Both front tyres wearing also have age related cracking

Corrosion inside front nearside door

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 212,941 miles

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats removed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 211,770 miles

Rear seats removed

both front seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 209,722 miles

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

both front seat belts slightly damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2016 209,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 206,038 miles

Seat belts webbing slightly damaged

Slight corrosion around both front door lower panels

Fail 7 Apr 2015 206,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belts webbing slightly damaged

Slight corrosion around both front door lower panels

Pass 28 Mar 2014 201,699 miles

Both front seat belts webbing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 197,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 197,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 196,577 miles

All tyres slightly damaged on outter sidewalls

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Washers need slight attention

Pass 11 Mar 2011 196,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 194,938 miles

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

Rear suspension has been modifyed

Pass 24 Mar 2009 194,108 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link rod rubber boots split

Drivers inner door handle needs slight repair

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Slight oil leak from both front suspension hubs

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 28 Mar 2008 187,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 187,179 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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A477 EPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A477 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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What year was A477 EPG registered?

A477 EPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1983.

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