MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leaks/drips visible
passenger front seat belt damaged
passenger rear fold away seat in the stowede position
possible injector fuel leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
engine oil leaks/drips visible
passenger front seat belt damaged
passenger rear fold away seat in the stowede position
possible injector fuel leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion o/s/r not in a prescribed area
slight play in the wheel bearings
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
n/s/f tractor joint has a seep of oil
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to o/s/r panel not in a prescribed area
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
slight play in all wheel bearings
Incorect rear exhaust mount
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear body supports in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EHP 479Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 479Y, 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 479Y registered?
EHP 479Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.
Is EHP 479Y safe to buy?
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