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A643 UJD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,998 mi
Last recorded49,998 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 UJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,084 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front swivel seal leaking

wiper linkage worn and wipers split at the ends

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,064 miles

All 4 coil springs rusty

Cupple of hole in the boady not within 30cm of any mounts brakes ect

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tail lamps damages no white light at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

All 4 coil springs rusty

Cupple of hole in the boady not within 30cm of any mounts brakes ect

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tail lamps damages no white light at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,968 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

grease all over the offside rear and nearside front wheel

headlamp switch slighty inscure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,968 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

grease all over the offside rear and nearside front wheel

headlamp switch slighty inscure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,553 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear crossmember corroded

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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A643 UJD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A643 UJD, 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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A643 UJD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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