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A37 KAJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA37 KAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 109,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front hub seal weeping

Pass 12 May 2011 109,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 109,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 108,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion around rear lower spring mountings

slightly damp around nearside rear wheel cylinder

Pass 9 May 2009 107,574 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 107,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 106,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 106,877 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 May 2007 106,330 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 106,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2006 105,558 miles

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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A37 KAJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A37 KAJ, 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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A37 KAJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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