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A418 WMK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA418 WMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,032 miles

Oil leak

n s r & o s r tyres cracking

rear crossmember corrodrd

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,032 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

hand brake stuck on after brake test

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking in the sidewalls and tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 126,594 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,594 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 126,138 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 124,951 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 124,951 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 124,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,122 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Jul 2008 122,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 122,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 121,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 120,864 miles

Damp with oil film around steering box drop arm

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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A418 WMK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A418 WMK, 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 A418 WMK registered?

A418 WMK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1984.

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