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DHP 459Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,721 mi
Last recorded17,721 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 459Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,427 miles

N/S front spring hanger corroding

Tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2016 16,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 12,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,444 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,030 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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DHP 459Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DHP 459Y, 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 DHP 459Y registered?

DHP 459Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is DHP 459Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHP 459Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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