MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear axel seal has slight seepage
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Propshaft component defective
engine mount nuts missing
Oil leak
underside of vehicle dirty
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre craked but no cords showing
underside of vehicle in a very advanced state of corrosion
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A345 SHV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 A345 SHV, 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 A345 SHV registered?
A345 SHV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1984.
Is A345 SHV safe to buy?
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