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A461 UFL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

231,445 mi
Last recorded231,445 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA461 UFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 231,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 231,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 231,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 231,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 231,445 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 231,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 231,445 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users n/s and o/s front wheel hub seals leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft leaking oil contaminating brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 231,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 230,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 228,111 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

front hubseals minor leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 228,097 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

front hubseals minor leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 226,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 224,428 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 221,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 219,361 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 219,354 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

diesel pump has slight leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 212,386 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 205,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear prop front u/j worn

Fail 23 Nov 2009 205,912 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch resivoir empty and full of leaves cap missing

rear prop front u/j worn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 199,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 188,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 188,648 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

condition of nearside floor for battery

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Sep 2006 177,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 177,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

conditon of nearside floor & back plate

Pass 9 Sep 2005 173,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A461 UFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A461 UFL, 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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A461 UFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1984.

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