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A422 PVJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

210,844 mi
Last recorded210,844 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA422 PVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 210,844 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 207,066 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension and outriggers

pedal rubbers split

Pass 3 Sep 2018 200,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 194,335 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 187,881 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 181,175 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 173,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 166,962 miles

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 161,133 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 156,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 142,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 133,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 126,013 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 125,966 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside drag-link end gaiter split

Pass 22 May 2006 118,540 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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A422 PVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A422 PVJ, 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 A422 PVJ registered?

A422 PVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A422 PVJ safe to buy?

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