MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ns and os rear a panels corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise ns and os rear a panels corroded
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
advise xmember at rear which supports fuel tank slightly corroded
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A166 PJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A166 PJX, 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 A166 PJX registered?
A166 PJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1984.
Is A166 PJX safe to buy?
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