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A561 LJC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 LJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,262 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,246 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,182 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 75,410 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 74,560 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,043 miles

Oil leak

there is slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 67,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,406 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A561 LJC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A561 LJC, 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 A561 LJC registered?

A561 LJC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1984.

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