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A171 YKW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

193,948 mi
Last recorded193,948 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 YKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 193,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded underneath vehicle

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

Offside Front drivers floor corroded but not within 30cm of pedal mounting and brake servo mounting

crossmeber underneath gearbox corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 193,936 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded underneath vehicle

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not within 30cm of pedal mountings and brake servo mounting

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

crossmember underneath gearbox corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 193,892 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 193,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 193,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 192,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear revers light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2019 191,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 191,842 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 189,667 miles

seat belts frayed

steering box lower idle arm worn

Fail 11 Jun 2018 189,667 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

seat belts frayed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 187,791 miles

front seat belts starting to fray. oil leak. n/s side step corroded.

main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 19 May 2017 187,791 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front seat belts starting to fray. oil leak. n/s side step corroded.

main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 13 May 2016 185,607 miles

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2016 185,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main bean tell-tale not working

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2015 185,041 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 15 May 2015 185,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

main beam tell tale not working

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 12 Jun 2014 182,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 182,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 182,034 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside body corroded

offside head light corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 182,034 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside body corroded

offside head light corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 177,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 169,972 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 169,972 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 162,738 miles

ADV BOTH HEAD LIGHT CORRODED

ADV SLIGHT PLAY O/SIDE SWIVEL

O/SIDE SEAT BELT SLIGHT DAMAGE

WATER LEAK THERMOSTATE HOUSING

Fail 6 Mar 2008 162,738 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADV BOTH HEAD LIGHT CORRODED

ADV SLIGHT PLAY O/SIDE SWIVEL

O/SIDE SEAT BELT SLIGHT DAMAGE

WATER LEAK THERMOSTATE HOUSING

Pass 2 Mar 2007 156,206 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 156,205 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 145,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 145,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A171 YKW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 A171 YKW, 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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A171 YKW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1984.

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