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EHD 455Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHD 455Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 105,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,503 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,487 miles

offside & nearside front hub swivel seals leaking.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside & nearside front axle swivel seals leaking slightly.

offside & nearside rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded.

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber seal split.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,791 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering box drop arm ball-joint rubber seal split.

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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EHD 455Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EHD 455Y, 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 EHD 455Y registered?

EHD 455Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is EHD 455Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHD 455Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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