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EHA 252Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 252Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,369 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Trailing arm bushes cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2020 66,369 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front by front trailing arm bush mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear suspension A frame shape marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Worn joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Trailing arm bushes cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 65,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap mounting corroded/has hole

Fail 27 Apr 2019 65,261 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap mounting corroded/has hole

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

Steering wheel has rotational movement relative to wheel movement

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,769 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,930 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,926 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,424 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 51,424 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 40,159 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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EHA 252Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EHA 252Y, 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 EHA 252Y registered?

EHA 252Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1983.

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