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A725 TYB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,295 mi
Last recorded182,295 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA725 TYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 182,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 181,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 180,524 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2020 179,842 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 179,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 178,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 176,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 173,126 miles

offside front swival slight leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 173,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swival housing leaking seal (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front swival slight leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 173,097 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r low and slow effort (3.7.B.5b)

front swivel hubs leaking n/s and o/s

Fail 30 Dec 2015 173,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator flash once and then no function (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative indicator flash once and then no function (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r low and slow effort (3.7.B.5b)

front swivel hubs leaking n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Aug 2012 172,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 171,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 169,270 miles

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 19 Aug 2009 165,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 163,563 miles

n/s/f cv sphere leaking oil but not onto brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2007 161,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f sphere seal leaking on back plate

transmission and rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 161,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f sphere seal leaking on back plate

transmission and rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 159,330 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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A725 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 A725 TYB, 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 A725 TYB registered?

A725 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A725 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A725 TYB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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