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A477 HFX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,683 mi
Last recorded180,683 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 HFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 180,683 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 180,568 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 180,441 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 180,091 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2018 179,906 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2017 179,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 176,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015
Fail 8 Apr 2015 176,459 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 176,453 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 175,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 174,690 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 174,672 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 174,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 172,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 172,952 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 170,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drag link dust cover split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 169,440 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front steering drag link slightly distorted & dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 168,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 165,981 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 165,981 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 162,948 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for A477 HFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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