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EHP 507Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,222 mi
Last recorded8,222 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 507Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 8,222 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned on front of hub (2.1.3 (e))

gear selector requires attention, kick down cable snapped, evidence of slight tyre contact with front tie rods, some sensor wires on transmission not plugged in, washer on rear axle component slightly loose

Pass 19 Aug 2022 2,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 2,596 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake on limit requies attension soon

Pass 11 Aug 2021 2 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body holed just in front of the rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Outer Under rear seat cross member bracket is very corroded

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 507Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 507Y, 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 507Y registered?

EHP 507Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is EHP 507Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 507Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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