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A535 MJK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

198,105 mi
Last recorded198,105 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 MJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 198,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 197,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 197,596 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 197,596 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 197,292 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 197,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 197,190 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 197,190 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 196,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 196,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 195,328 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 195,328 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 195,324 miles

Battery insecure tray excessively corroded (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis/outrigger (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount excessive corrosion (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 195,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

vehicle in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 193,895 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 193,803 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 186,420 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 186,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 183,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

battery tray corroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f footwells corroded.

this vehicle has only just met the metered smoke level.further conditioning required.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 183,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

battery tray corroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f footwells corroded.

this vehicle has only just met the metered smoke level.further conditioning required.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 180,181 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 180,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 176,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 176,952 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 173,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 173,391 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 170,093 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 170,093 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

slight oil leak from oil pressure switich.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 165,444 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 165,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A535 MJK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A535 MJK, 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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A535 MJK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1984.

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