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A450 KPV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 KPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,934 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,387 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 174,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 173,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 173,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A450 KPV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A450 KPV, 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 A450 KPV registered?

A450 KPV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A450 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A450 KPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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