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A379 DRM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,335 mi
Last recorded146,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA379 DRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 146,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,637 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Service brake performance ONLY 54% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,630 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Service brake performance ONLY 54% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,245 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 141,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 141,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 139,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 131,965 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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A379 DRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A379 DRM, 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 A379 DRM registered?

A379 DRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A379 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A379 DRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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