MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,889 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside has serface corrosion covered with protective coating
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
underside has serface corrosion covered with protective coating
Front wipers in poor condition
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under side muddy
under side rusty
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil corroded (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both headlamp glasses cracked
wheel bearing noise on road test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both headlamp glasses cracked
wheel bearing noise on road test
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in all front inner and outer trak rod end ball joints
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A488 SCW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 A488 SCW, 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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What year was A488 SCW registered?
A488 SCW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1984.
Is A488 SCW safe to buy?
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