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A373 JSW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

197,000 mi
Last recorded197,000 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 JSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 197,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 194,530 miles

underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 1 Feb 2020 193,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 191,004 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 186,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 183,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 179,478 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 176,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 173,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 169,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 166,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 163,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 158,902 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 153,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 143,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 143,884 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A373 JSW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A373 JSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A373 JSW registered?

A373 JSW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1984.

Is A373 JSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A373 JSW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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