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A552 MDY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

271,383 mi
Last recorded271,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA552 MDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 271,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt missing

one exaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2010 271,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt missing

one exaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2009 265,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 260,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 254,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 249,484 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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A552 MDY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A552 MDY, 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 A552 MDY registered?

A552 MDY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A552 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A552 MDY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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