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EHP 530Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,198 mi
Last recorded211,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 530Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 211,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 210,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 209,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 208,075 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside upper swivel

Fail 6 Aug 2007 208,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside upper swivel

Pass 23 May 2006 205,742 miles

both front seat belts starting to fray

rear propshaft u/j slightly worn

Fail 17 May 2006 205,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front seat belt webbing starting to fray

rear propshaft worn slightly

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 530Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 530Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHP 530Y registered?

EHP 530Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is EHP 530Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 530Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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