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A720 DWP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,020 mi
Last recorded42,020 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 41,973 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,065 miles

all in good order req wax oil grease through out denso grease tape all springs

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,015 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,322 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,380 miles

free play on steering wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,348 miles

free play on steering wheel oil leak on front hubs

Fail 7 Aug 2009 36,339 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

free play on steering wheel oil leak on front hubs

Pass 27 May 2008 35,463 miles

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

Nearside and offside front axle swivel joints slightly weaping fluid

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 34,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 34,012 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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A720 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A720 DWP, 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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A720 DWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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