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A169 LCC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 LCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,557 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,438 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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A169 LCC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A169 LCC, 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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What year was A169 LCC registered?

A169 LCC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1984.

Is A169 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A169 LCC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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