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A511 FDF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,967 mi
Last recorded68,967 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 FDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 68,967 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,047 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

reg plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,363 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,407 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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A511 FDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A511 FDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A511 FDF registered?

A511 FDF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A511 FDF safe to buy?

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