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EHP 519Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 519Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,540 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,042 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 89,101 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre x member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead, window bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of chassis, near top spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead, window bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 89,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre x member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead, window bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of chassis, near top spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead, window bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 88,652 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,369 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 87,369 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,881 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s bulk head startinto corrode

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,426 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s bulk head startinto corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,761 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,761 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,240 miles

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,439 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f bulk head starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,439 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f bulk head starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,199 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front swivel oil seals leaking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,199 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front swivel oil seals leaking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,412 miles

center cross member starting to corrode

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,412 miles

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

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

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

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

center cross member starting to corrode

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,891 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 71,113 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,122 miles

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

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

petrol cap rubber starting to deteriorate .

Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,680 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 519Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 519Y, 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 519Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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