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EHP 483Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,418 mi
Last recorded229,418 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 483Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 229,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 229,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 229,345 miles

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 229,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 229,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 229,165 miles

under side of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Pass 25 Sep 2010 229,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 228,929 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 228,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 228,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 228,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 228,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 228,183 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 483Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 483Y, 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 483Y registered?

EHP 483Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is EHP 483Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 483Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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