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A609 DCU

1984 Land Rover Series 2

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,812 mi
Last recorded5,812 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series 215,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA609 DCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 5,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 5,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 5,798 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 5,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 5,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 5,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 5,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 5,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 5,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 5,644 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 5,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 5,555 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 5,549 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,531 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsr osr brakes sticking

Pass 11 Sep 2010 5,514 miles

exaust corroded

rear brakes sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,386 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,203 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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A609 DCU is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 15,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A609 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A609 DCU registered?

A609 DCU is a 1984 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A609 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A609 DCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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