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A912 EPB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA912 EPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,708 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer repeater ligt inoperative

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,565 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,410 miles

Engine oil leak.

Hazard switch is faulty.

NSR Tyre perished.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Hazard switch is faulty.

NSR Tyre perished.

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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A912 EPB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A912 EPB, 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 A912 EPB registered?

A912 EPB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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