MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
plate under drivers seat holed
rear crossmember corroded
drop arm bush perished and missing split pin on castlated nut
lots of welding repairs in various area of vehilce
offside headlamp slightly dim
offside rear outriogger holed and corroded
rear number plate discoloured but not †excessively
underside of vehicle covered with surface rust
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A899 TUS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A899 TUS, 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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How do I check the history of A899 TUS?
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What year was A899 TUS registered?
A899 TUS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.
Is A899 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A899 TUS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A899 TUS have outstanding finance?
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