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EHP 514Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

242,735 mi
Last recorded242,735 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 514Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 242,735 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in rear body support

Fail 11 Dec 2009 239,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 239,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 235,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 235,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 235,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 229,712 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 514Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 514Y, 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 514Y registered?

EHP 514Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is EHP 514Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 514Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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