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A541 CCN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA541 CCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,196 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play SWIVEL HOUSING TOP PIN WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened O.S. FRONT REAR LINK OUTER CHASSIS HOLED O.S. REAR SHOCK MOUNT OUTER HOLED O.S. & N.S REAR TIE ROD MOUNT INNER HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

CHASSIS RUSTY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 148,361 miles

play in steering idler

Fail 15 Nov 2019 148,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CHASSIS VERY RUSTY

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,979 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres tread cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 139,100 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened centre chassis (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened rear chassis corroded (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm rear mount holed (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rusty underside

Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,272 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres tread cracking

play in o/s/f top bearing

play in steering linkage

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,248 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,216 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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A541 CCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A541 CCN, 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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A541 CCN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 1984.

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