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FEZ 8333

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 8333
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 154,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 154,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 153,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 148,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 147,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 145,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,403 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 140,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 138,661 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 138,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 136,147 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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FEZ 8333 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FEZ 8333, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEZ 8333?

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What year was FEZ 8333 registered?

FEZ 8333 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is FEZ 8333 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 8333 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEZ 8333 have outstanding finance?

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