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A449 DSX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,714 miles

both front tyres have slices to their outer sidewall but no cords are yet exposed

nearside front, rear track rod end has slight play

oil dampness in the area of the fuel pump

oil leaking from the front diff

rear exhaust box in poor condition due to corrosion

slight oil weep in the area of the steering box

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

slight play to the offside front wheel, poss. wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,288 miles

both front flexy hoses are starting to perish

both front inner pads are wearing more than the outer ones

engine oil leaks

nearside front floor corroded, not in perscriber area, but in the area of one body anchor

sign of slight oil weep in area of the steering box

transmission oil leaks

Fail 16 Oct 2012 109,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front flexy hoses are starting to perish

both front inner pads are wearing more than the outer ones

engine oil leaks

nearside front floor corroded, not in perscriber area, but in the area of one body anchor

sign of slight oil weep in area of the steering box

transmission oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,991 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

dust cap missing from n/s/r hub

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2011 107,991 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dust cap missing from n/s/r hub

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2010 106,132 miles

oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and rear diff

slight oil leaks from the steering box and both front tracktor joints

slight play in the area of both front tracktor joint upper shim's

slight play the offside rear wheel bearing

slight play to both front wheel bearings

slight play to the nearside front trackrod end

slight play to the offside rear shock absorber upper bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,308 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber showing amber on the bounce test

offside rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight play

slight oil leak in area of steering box

Fail 14 Oct 2009 104,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front shock absorber showing amber on the bounce test

offside rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight play

slight oil leak in area of steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 100,849 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Propshaft component defective

rear halfshafts weeping

Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,344 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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A449 DSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A449 DSX, 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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A449 DSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1984.

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