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EHP 427Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,336 mi
Last recorded47,336 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 427Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,336 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

under body cab floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under body cab floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,345 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,898 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pull to n/s/f

one bolt slighty loose in handbrake tranmission drum

sideways movement pressent in handbrake lever

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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EHP 427Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EHP 427Y, 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 EHP 427Y registered?

EHP 427Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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The MOT history for EHP 427Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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