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A578 JDC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 JDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 89,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 89,724 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2007 111,852 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 111,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 111,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

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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A578 JDC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A578 JDC, 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 A578 JDC registered?

A578 JDC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1984.

Is A578 JDC safe to buy?

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