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A508 LLJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,352 mi
Last recorded24,352 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 LLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 24,352 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch front has slight corrotoin

Offside Rear wheel arch front has slight corrotoin

Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 19,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,158 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 18,158 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,186 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 15,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 11,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 10,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 10,507 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,231 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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A508 LLJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A508 LLJ, 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 A508 LLJ registered?

A508 LLJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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