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EHP 458Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 458Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,206 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,202 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,447 miles

l/h front tyre has split on inner side wall but no cords showing at present

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,379 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 458Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 458Y, 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 458Y registered?

EHP 458Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is EHP 458Y safe to buy?

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