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A452 WTL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,028 mi
Last recorded147,028 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA452 WTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,028 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded along its length, corrosion around front and rear of central silencer

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower hub swivel pin has slight play

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower hub swivel pin has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 144,596 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft UJ's have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering swivel has slight play in the lower pin, swivel heavily pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft UJ's have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Steering swivel has slight play in the lower pin, swivel heavily pitted and corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 144,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft UJ's have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering swivel has slight play in the lower pin, swivel heavily pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft UJ's have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Steering swivel has slight play in the lower pin, swivel heavily pitted and corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,741 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear u j joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 135,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 135,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major diesel leak from offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,272 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,291 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sphere has slight play

Nearside Rear NSR shock absorber upper mount has slight play

Offside Rear OSR shock absorber upper mount has slight play

Pass 16 May 2017 115,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 114,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 128,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front bearing slightly rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 5 Feb 2009 128,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s front bearing slightly rough

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 28 Nov 2008 128,048 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 123,165 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 123,026 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 118,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2006 118,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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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A452 WTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A452 WTL, 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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A452 WTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1984.

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