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DUG 90Y

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

23,768 mi
Last recorded23,768 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 90Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 23,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking HUB OIL SEAL (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking HUB OIL SEAL (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 23,567 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 23,164 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,825 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,720 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 21,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s washer not working (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,568 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,568 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 15,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,160 miles

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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DUG 90Y is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 DUG 90Y, 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 DUG 90Y registered?

DUG 90Y is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is DUG 90Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUG 90Y shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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