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A440 YKU

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,325 mi
Last recorded141,325 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA440 YKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 141,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 138,765 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracked

wiper stalk housing insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,797 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 135,109 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 135,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 133,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 128,757 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 128,640 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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A440 YKU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A440 YKU, 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 A440 YKU registered?

A440 YKU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1984.

Is A440 YKU safe to buy?

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