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A473 UEW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,941 mi
Last recorded112,941 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 UEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 112,941 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,928 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,587 miles

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,376 miles

rear cross member extensivly welded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 96,623 miles

Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 95,988 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2006 95,988 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 93,245 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 93,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UEW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A473 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

A473 UEW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A473 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A473 UEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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