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A717 KLR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,349 mi
Last recorded183,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 KLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 183,349 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 183,340 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel ball leaking

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

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

Rear leaking oil from diff seal

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 181,061 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 181,055 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking master cylinder reservoir (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 178,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 176,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 176,707 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 174,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 173,213 miles

Corrosion on axles (front and rear)

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 173,212 miles

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

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 171,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

both front brake backplates corroded

both rear brake backplates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 168,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 168,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 166,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 166,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 9 Aug 2010 164,277 miles

both front discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 164,267 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

both front discs corroded

both wiper blades split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 162,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 159,015 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak front diff

Fail 1 Jul 2008 159,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak front diff

Pass 26 Jul 2007 157,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 154,955 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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A717 KLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A717 KLR, 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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A717 KLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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