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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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ELM 453Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ELM 453Y, 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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How do I check the history of ELM 453Y?
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What year was ELM 453Y registered?
ELM 453Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1983.
Is ELM 453Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELM 453Y shows 12 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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