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A526 NUD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,557 mi
Last recorded129,557 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA526 NUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 129,557 miles

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint next to rear axel ()

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower steering box out put shaft bushing is slightly worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis, bump stop mounting arears,over the rear axel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 129,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 129,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 129,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

steering box out put shaft,drop arm bushing,has slight wear

Pass 8 Jan 2011 129,557 miles

steering box out put shaft,drop arm bushing,has slight wear

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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A526 NUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol 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 A526 NUD, 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 A526 NUD registered?

A526 NUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1984.

Is A526 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A526 NUD 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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