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A674 PWL

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA674 PWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bulkhead corrosion hole under windscreen

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from rear axle forwards (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from rear axle forwards (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 118,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bulkhead corrosion hole under windscreen

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from rear axle forwards (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from rear axle forwards (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,549 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine core plug leaking coolant

Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" frame crossmember excessive corrosion at ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body crossmember corroded

engine core plug leaking coolant

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle "A" frame crossmember webbs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body center crossmemeber corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 112,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle "A" frame crossmember webbs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body center crossmemeber corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,740 miles

chassis has corrosion

outer ends of rear crossmember corroded

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,731 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis has corrosion

outer ends of rear crossmember corroded

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,765 miles

Central body crossmember corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis will withstand finger & thumb pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 108,692 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central body crossmember corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear center seat no seat belt fitted

slight oil leak from nearside & offside rear hubs

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,765 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,740 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,878 miles

Centre crossmember corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear out riggers corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,856 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,404 miles

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wheel corroded

Offside rear axle seal appears to have slight leak

Offside rear wheel corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,397 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wheel corroded

Offside rear axle seal appears to have slight leak

Offside rear wheel corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,879 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front regsitration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front regsitration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front chassis corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 97,329 miles

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

Front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,315 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 95,649 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2012 95,649 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 92,746 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2010 92,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,723 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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A674 PWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A674 PWL, 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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A674 PWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1984.

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