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A684 PFO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA684 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2014 89,479 miles

front number plate cracked

nsr shock bush slightly worn

osf wheel bearing has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 89,066 miles

exhaust starting to corrod

front brake pipes starting to corrod

slight leak from front diff

slight oil leak from sump

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 26 May 2012 88,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 88,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,251 miles

slight leak from o/s/f swivel hub n/s/r only has 3 leaf springs

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,251 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from o/s/f swivel hub n/s/r only has 3 leaf springs

Pass 15 May 2010 87,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 85,749 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 85,749 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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A684 PFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A684 PFO, 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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What year was A684 PFO registered?

A684 PFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1984.

Is A684 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A684 PFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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