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A521 KSB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,751 mi
Last recorded1,751 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA521 KSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 1,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,175 miles

leaf springs rusted and foot brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,063 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,881 miles

front prop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,862 miles

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

front prop missing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,484 miles

slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,543 miles

brake pipeson bulk head corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,094 miles

2x brake pipeson bulk head corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s frontseatbeltdamaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,094 miles

2x brake pipeson bulk head corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s frontseatbeltdamaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,644 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure.

exhaust corroded.

hamd brake.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 67,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,350 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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A521 KSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A521 KSB, 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 A521 KSB registered?

A521 KSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A521 KSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A521 KSB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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