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A518 UAV

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA518 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 144,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake drum showing signs of contamination

o/s front hub seal slight leak

Pass 22 Jan 2012 142,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 139,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 136,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 134,161 miles

n/s floor corroded and holed

n/s front brake disc starting to pit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 132,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 132,615 miles

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

nearside steering damper mounting bushes worn

Fail 10 Jan 2007 132,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 132,220 miles

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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A518 UAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A518 UAV, 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 A518 UAV registered?

A518 UAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1984.

Is A518 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A518 UAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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