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594 VPE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,269 mi
Last recorded90,269 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration594 VPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 90,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,125 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,125 miles

Front diff oil leak.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,125 miles

Front diff oil leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 81,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,773 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,508 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,027 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Fail 30 May 2008 66,027 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Fail 13 Feb 2007 65,784 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

steering damper bush has movement

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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594 VPE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 594 VPE, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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594 VPE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1984.

Is 594 VPE safe to buy?

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