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AEH 543A

1959 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,780 mi
Last recorded95,780 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Defender56,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEH 543A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 73,432 miles

Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AEH 543A is a 1959 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 56,358 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 AEH 543A, 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 67 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEH 543A?

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What year was AEH 543A registered?

AEH 543A is a 1959 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1959.

Is AEH 543A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEH 543A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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