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A361 MKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,400 mi
Last recorded111,400 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA361 MKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,400 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2016 111,361 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both front and nearside rear hub seals leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,782 miles

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

brakes pulling slightly to the left

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,715 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake fluid on minimum

brake padal slightly spongy

steering box may be leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,715 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake fluid on minimum

brake padal slightly spongy

steering box may be leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

possible leak at steering box

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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A361 MKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 A361 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A361 MKV?

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What year was A361 MKV registered?

A361 MKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is A361 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A361 MKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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