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FOX 594D

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,118 mi
Last recorded21,118 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 594D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,006 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,905 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,210 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,087 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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FOX 594D is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FOX 594D, 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

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What year was FOX 594D registered?

FOX 594D is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is FOX 594D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 594D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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