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A43 VFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

260,318 mi
Last recorded260,318 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 260,318 miles

condition of drivers door latch still shuts securely

front brake discs wearing on inner face

n/s/f swivel housing weaping

oil leak engine

rear ladders covering number plate borderline

Fail 10 Sep 2020 212,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

condition of drivers door latch still shuts securely

front brake discs wearing on inner face

n/s/f swivel housing weaping

oil leak engine

rear ladders covering number plate borderline

Pass 9 Sep 2019 256,653 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside front brake backing plate missing

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 256,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside front brake backing plate missing

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 253,735 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 253,735 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment u/j loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 252,192 miles

Offside front backing plate missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 247,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear axel ball joint rubber gaitor splitting

Rear seat backs dont lock into place original design

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 252,150 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAK

REAR WISHBONE TO AXEL BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

Fail 20 Aug 2015 252,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel U/J WORN (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAK

REAR WISHBONE TO AXEL BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 12 Aug 2014 236,991 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 236,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 233,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 233,700 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 227,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 222,076 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 217,459 miles

steering box slight misting of oil

steering drop arm slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2010 217,386 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering box slight misting of oil

steering drop arm slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2009 211,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlights on height limit

o/s & n/s headlights slightly loose

steering box slight misting of oil

steering drop arm slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2008 204,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 199,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 175,738 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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A43 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A43 VFW, 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 A43 VFW registered?

A43 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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