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A605 LAD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,252 mi
Last recorded79,252 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA605 LAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C arm (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft u j worn

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,249 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,366 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

steering box leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,564 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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A605 LAD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A605 LAD, 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 A605 LAD registered?

A605 LAD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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