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EHP 463Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 463Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis corroded in places but not weakened

Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis corroded in places but not weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,695 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 102,620 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2017 102,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by a post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak diff leaking ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion over suspension and axles

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hub seal slight oil leak

Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,064 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

o/side rear indicator lens slightly damaged/cracked

slight dampness around steering box and pump area

Fail 25 Mar 2015 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness around power steering pump area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,501 miles

exhaust systems becoming corroded ok at moment

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,036 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/side front footwell corroded / holed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,468 miles

front exhaust becoming corroded and loose ?

front wheel hubs becoming damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,458 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust becoming corroded and loose ?

front wheel hubs becoming damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 91,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,374 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 89,315 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 463Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 463Y, 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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EHP 463Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1983.

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