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A12 OWD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,114 mi
Last recorded11,114 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 11,114 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 9,964 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 8,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,645 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 5,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,597 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both beam patterns poor

Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,563 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 76,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,585 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 74,564 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bump stops hanging off both sides

grease cap missing offside rear wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,027 miles

both front hubs starting to leak

corrosion appearing at o/s front floor

off side rear chasiss starting to corroid

off side rear lamp damaged

slight leak from steering box

Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

off side rear chasiss starting to corroid

off side rear lamp damaged

slight leak from steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,157 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,066 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,862 miles

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

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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A12 OWD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 OWD, 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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A12 OWD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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