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A542 CCN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA542 CCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,745 miles

STRONG ADVISE:front prop shaft UJ worn

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak nearside and offside front hub seals

Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,619 miles

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

n/s/r re-bound rubber missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2013 124,236 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 123,924 miles

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front no plate cracked

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 22 Mar 2010 136,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 136,163 miles

front number plate poor

front steel brake pipes close to springs on both sides

Pass 12 Jun 2006 135,070 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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A542 CCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A542 CCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A542 CCN?

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What year was A542 CCN registered?

A542 CCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A542 CCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A542 CCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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