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A459 TFB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,315 mi
Last recorded209,315 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA459 TFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 209,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 208,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 207,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 205,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 215,311 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 200,796 miles

Nearside Front earth fault

Pass 16 Jun 2017 193,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 193,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 182,775 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 182,775 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 174,611 miles

oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2014 170,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 161,967 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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A459 TFB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A459 TFB, 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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A459 TFB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1984.

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