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EHP 452Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,662 mi
Last recorded140,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 452Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 140,662 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 138,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 132,479 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 127,485 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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EHP 452Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 452Y, 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 EHP 452Y registered?

EHP 452Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is EHP 452Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 452Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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