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A451 ECH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA451 ECH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 79,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,245 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,245 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.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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A451 ECH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A451 ECH, 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 A451 ECH registered?

A451 ECH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A451 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A451 ECH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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