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A431 PKJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA431 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,043 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 122,040 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,868 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,341 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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A431 PKJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A431 PKJ, 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 A431 PKJ registered?

A431 PKJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A431 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A431 PKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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