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A359 UYB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

219,759 mi
Last recorded219,759 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA359 UYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 219,759 miles

Advice Split pin to be Replaced

Gearbox oil weeping

Nearside Front Door Seems Stiff but still Operates

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting to crack

Fail 11 Feb 2017 219,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Light Switch Damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2016 213,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

brake check only just met

petrol tank has a key to access

Fail 3 Feb 2016 213,361 miles

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

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn n/s/f hub seal bolt (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

brake check only just met

petrol tank has a key to access

Pass 22 Dec 2014 211,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 211,787 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 209,776 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Mar 2011 209,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Mar 2010 205,857 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 205,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2010 205,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolts in nearside rear half shaft hub loose

both front hub seals leaking

chassis has had welding repairs

Pass 5 Feb 2009 203,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2009 203,265 miles

general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 203,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel bowl housing seals leaking

rear seats unable to secure in upright position

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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A359 UYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A359 UYB, 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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A359 UYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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