MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,473 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both swivel hubs slight leak.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steerlng box area (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt slightly damaged both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction airael,3 air freshners,&exhaust. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both wipers . (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak.
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front wheel arches are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f floor showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A62 VCA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A62 VCA, 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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A62 VCA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1984.
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