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EKP 505K

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 505K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 99,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,768 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 94,642 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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EKP 505K is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EKP 505K, 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 EKP 505K registered?

EKP 505K is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is EKP 505K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 505K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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