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A473 OKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,306 mi
Last recorded48,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 OKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,306 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,286 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,036 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A473 OKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A473 OKH, 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 A473 OKH registered?

A473 OKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A473 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A473 OKH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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