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A462 GJU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA462 GJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,937 miles

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

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

Front axle swivels corroded

Rear crossmember heavily corroded/holed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,933 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Front axle swivels corroded

Rear crossmember heavily corroded/holed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,934 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Fail 19 Jun 2020 91,934 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 14 May 2019 89,543 miles

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Upper steering column u/j slight play

exhaust rear corroded

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,700 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

patches of corrosion

steering box damp

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

patches of corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer front seat belts damaged

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,379 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,563 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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A462 GJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A462 GJU, 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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A462 GJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1984.

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