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A477 DAW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,404 mi
Last recorded182,404 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 182,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 182,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,129 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 177,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 179,481 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 179,481 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 179,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 179,407 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 179,239 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn inner edges

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 159,537 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

n/s/r tyre cut but not exsposing cords

Fail 17 Jul 2009 159,537 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

n/s/r tyre cut but not exsposing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2007 157,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 157,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 154,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 154,622 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A477 DAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A477 DAW, 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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A477 DAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1984.

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