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A72 YDA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,235 mi
Last recorded175,235 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA72 YDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 175,235 miles

Offside & Nearside central cross member corroded at mounting point not structural

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 175,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Alternator/ Power steering belt slightly loose.

N/S/R + O/S/R central cross member corroded at mounting point not structural.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 175,235 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bushes 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure interia mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing bushes 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside centre cross section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator / power steering belt loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 175,235 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2022 175,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light affected by n/s indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2021 175,235 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2021 175,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 175,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 172,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 172,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 170,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 170,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 168,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 168,254 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A72 YDA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A72 YDA, 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 A72 YDA registered?

A72 YDA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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