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A110 HLS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 HLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,833 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 76,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 72,154 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R wheel bearings have slight movement

N/S/F link has slight movement

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

2 front mirrors cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,156 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 47,156 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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A110 HLS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A110 HLS, 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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A110 HLS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1984.

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