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A720 KLR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 KLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,663 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

foot break soft / long travle

rear anti roll bar drop link top rubber boots pin holed no ingress of dirt

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,201 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop link rubber boots da,aged no ingress of dirt

engine oil soaked

offside rear backing plate/hub seal damp

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight underbody corrosion

under side of car muddy

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,795 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 100,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,739 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 95,301 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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 KLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A720 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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What year was A720 KLR registered?

A720 KLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 1984.

Is A720 KLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A720 KLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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