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A728 FEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA728 FEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,396 miles

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

rear seats missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 139,396 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear seats missing

Pass 27 May 2011 137,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 137,593 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 127,134 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are rusty.

Dampness on output shaft of steering box.

Nearside front sidelight is slightly dim.

Nearside headlight is cracked.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 126,971 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both headlamp reflectors are rusty.

Dampness on output shaft of steering box.

Leaking fluid at clutch master cylinder.

Nearside front sidelight is slightly dim.

Nearside headlight is cracked.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 109,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s brake disc flat spot

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear tyre slightly cut on tread

n/s sil corroded

o/s outrigger bolt slack

power steering pump slight leak

rear door posts corroded

slight play at steering box

slight play at steering universal

Fail 11 Apr 2009 109,383 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 109,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

slight play at steering universal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s brake disc flat spot

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear tyre slightly cut on tread

n/s sil corroded

o/s outrigger bolt slack

power steering pump slight leak

rear door posts corroded

slight play at steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,894 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 100,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2005 99,701 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 99,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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A728 FEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A728 FEJ, 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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A728 FEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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