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A63 TYD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,623 mi
Last recorded216,623 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA63 TYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 216,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 205,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 196,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 183,936 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 183,681 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 May 2007 167,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 166,940 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 150,782 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 150,693 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering box out put shaft

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A63 TYD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A63 TYD, 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 A63 TYD registered?

A63 TYD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A63 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A63 TYD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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