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A476 RAT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

627,983 mi
Last recorded627,983 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 RAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 627,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 623,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 610,727 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Front brake pads getting low

Underside of vehicle in a very dirty condition

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 31 May 2017 610,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Front brake pads getting low

Underside of vehicle in a very dirty condition

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2016 597,338 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates in poor condition

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2015 583,186 miles

Front and rear registration plates damaged and in poor condition

Park brake mechanism worn and out of adjustment

Slight damage to offside and nearside front seatbelts

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Jun 2015 583,170 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates damaged and in poor condition

Park brake mechanism worn and out of adjustment

Slight damage to offside and nearside front seatbelts

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2014 567,247 miles

Oil leaks around engine and transmission

Slight play at steering box

Various cuts in front tyres

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2014 567,240 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leaks around engine and transmission

Slight play at steering box

Various cuts in front tyres

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2013 553,047 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 540,084 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Slight fluffing at o/s/f seat belt

Slight oil leak around transfer box

Fail 19 Jun 2012 540,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Slight fluffing at o/s/f seat belt

Slight oil leak around transfer box

Pass 14 Jun 2011 525,604 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight lift at nearside front track rod end

Various oil leaks around transmission

Fail 8 Jun 2011 525,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight lift at nearside front track rod end

Various oil leaks around transmission

Pass 21 Jun 2010 511,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 511,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 494,387 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front swivel hubs leaking grease

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 15 Jun 2009 494,380 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front swivel hubs leaking grease

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2008 477,403 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 461,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 461,842 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 443,681 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED.

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL ASSEMBLY.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND STEERING BOX.

VARIOUS SECURING BOLTS INSECURE AROUND FRONT RADIUS ARMS.

WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE WORN.

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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A476 RAT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A476 RAT, 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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A476 RAT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1984.

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