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A102 LEY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA102 LEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,003 miles

Front axle drive shaft - front U/J is badly worn

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH badly scored (3.5.1i)

instrument cluster insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,003 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides on metal (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH sides front chassis on outsides at very front (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front axle drive shaft - front U/J is badly worn

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH badly scored (3.5.1i)

instrument cluster insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,002 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,002 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 100,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 100,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 100,009 miles

n/s trim height is lower than o/s

o/s rear back plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2009 100,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s trim height is lower than o/s

o/s rear back plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,257 miles

slight oil weepage from front swivel hubs

Pass 10 Nov 2005 92,080 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2005 92,060 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A102 LEY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A102 LEY, 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 A102 LEY registered?

A102 LEY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1984.

Is A102 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A102 LEY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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