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A384 UWN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,948 mi
Last recorded59,948 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA384 UWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 59,948 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,921 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

play rear uj

tyres cracking

tyres worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play rear prop

tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 52,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

slight play rear prop

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,805 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox crossmember mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre spliting in tread

offside front road spring weak

rear propshaft loose

Pass 21 May 2010 44,993 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 44,993 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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A384 UWN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A384 UWN, 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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A384 UWN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1984.

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