MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
drag link dust cover split
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front steering drag link slightly distorted & dust cover split
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A477 HFX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?
A477 HFX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1983.
Is A477 HFX safe to buy?
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