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A502 HPG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 HPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,503 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf/nsr tyre valves perished

Fail 23 Aug 2022 128,500 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf/nsr tyre valves perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,629 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 127,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front window panel corroded.

Offside Rear inner sill corroded not with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,814 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,952 miles

Advise n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,232 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,543 miles

nsf inner pad wearing thin

Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,543 miles

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

nsf inner pad wearing thin

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,264 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2010 98,655 miles

cross axal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,438 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,436 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,204 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 94,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,543 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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A502 HPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A502 HPG, 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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A502 HPG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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