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A359 CCU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

155,727 mi
Last recorded155,727 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA359 CCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 155,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 155,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 137,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,980 miles

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight movement

Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,251 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,033 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyre side walls cracked and perished

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,003 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,151 miles

Signs of fluid around power steering components,but no leaks apparent at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,695 miles

All tyres starting to crack & deteriorate on sidewalls, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,442 miles

Nearside front door post holed, unlikely to cause injury & not in prescribed areas.

Pass 25 May 2010 77,650 miles

Offside rear door not opening from outside.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 64,519 miles

All tyres deteriorated & cracking, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 27 May 2008 49,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A359 CCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A359 CCU, 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 A359 CCU registered?

A359 CCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A359 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A359 CCU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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