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A40 HVN

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 HVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 111,223 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 111,223 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,998 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 110,998 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,632 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link - both TREs (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 110,632 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link - both TREs (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 110,233 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,451 miles

rear axl slight leak on hub rear

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,571 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 103,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,455 miles

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,332 miles

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

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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A40 HVN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A40 HVN, 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 A40 HVN registered?

A40 HVN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

Is A40 HVN safe to buy?

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