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A527 MWD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 MWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,649 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 90,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has hole caused by corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,203 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 90,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,524 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 87,857 miles

Front propshaft boot split

Fail 11 May 2017 87,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front propshaft boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 84,927 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,294 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/r hub damp on back plate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,277 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

oil dampness around offside rear brake drum

staining around offside fuel tank not leaking at time of test

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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A527 MWD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A527 MWD, 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 A527 MWD registered?

A527 MWD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A527 MWD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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