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A12 YBM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,502 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Diff oil small leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 75,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both central body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both central body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 69,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,304 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 67,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,078 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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A12 YBM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBM, 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 A12 YBM registered?

A12 YBM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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