MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine leaks oil
gear box mount split worn out
o/s front hub leaks oil
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine leaks oil
gear box mount split worn out
o/s front hub leaks oil
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear number plate light slightly dim
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear number plate light slightly dim
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear fog light lens slightly damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A381 FEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,284cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 A381 FEC, 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 A381 FEC registered?
A381 FEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1984.
Is A381 FEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A381 FEC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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