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A62 VCA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 167,473 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 166,773 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 166,122 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 164,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,585 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 159,253 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2018 159,252 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2017 151,519 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 145,798 miles

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

both front wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 143,574 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 112,196 miles

n/s/f floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2006 112,189 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 109,269 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 109,269 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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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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