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A505 VMA

1984 Land Rover 110

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

204,489 mi
Last recorded204,489 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 110107,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 VMA
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 204,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 203,426 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 201,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 201,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 199,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 199,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm on box loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 194,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 189,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 186,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 186,737 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 183,676 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 183,676 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 183,483 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on metal brake pipe (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all springs corrosion

both back plates shields missing + e.corrosion

corrosion o/s door hinge

n/s only one washer working

nut not tight g/box cradle

poor n/s wiper

screen blown

spheres damp

spheres damp

Pass 4 Apr 2016 178,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear spring mounting bracket becoming corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 178,970 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear spring mounting bracket becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 177,458 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 177,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 176,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Jan 2014 176,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 175,346 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 175,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 174,281 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 174,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside 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.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 172,689 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 172,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 170,737 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 170,737 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 169,472 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 169,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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A505 VMA is a 1984 Land Rover 110 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 107,082 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A505 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A505 VMA is a 1984 Land Rover 110, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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