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A679 TYA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA679 TYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 77,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All hub seals weeping

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

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all hub seals damp

steering box leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,457 miles

ALL HUB SEALS DAMP

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and mishapen

general corrosion rear chassis

nearside front suspension turret corroded

steering box damp

Fail 10 Dec 2020 76,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ALL HUB SEALS DAMP

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and mishapen

general corrosion rear chassis

nearside front suspension turret corroded

steering box damp

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,360 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,352 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,136 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. offside rear mudguard rusted and insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,577 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 72,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 70,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 70,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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A679 TYA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A679 TYA, 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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A679 TYA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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