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A746 WLG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests35 (16 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate45.7%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA746 WLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 19 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,362 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel hub oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel hub oil leak

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 91,361 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel hub oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel hub oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,354 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front Propshaft U.J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion on pillar next to lower door hinge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Propshaft U.J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front Propshaft U.J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion on pillar next to lower door hinge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Propshaft U.J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside floor coroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor coroded

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 91,347 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside floor coroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor coroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,221 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,960 miles

Front hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 89,954 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm/rear bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg,at steering box. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Lower bearing excessive play,on bulkhead (2.1.2b)

Front N/S and O/S hub oil seals leaking

N/S and O/S bump stops missing

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 89,845 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chassis both front outriggers..chassis near gear box o/s..corrosion under seat ...rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings pittman arm moving laterally and bush/seal leaking. (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel top universal joint failing. (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

front bulkhead corroding..near dashboard

front hub oil seals leaking ..possibility of brake contamination.

general age deterioration to most rubber bushes but especially front trailing arm bushes

rear axle bush /mounting deteriorating a frame

Pass 17 May 2016 87,809 miles

spherical bearing seals leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 87,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spherical bearing seals leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2015 85,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,815 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,803 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,606 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

alternator light on

front diff leak

fuel cap does not lock

no gear knob

no main beam tell tale

rear diff leak

bottom steering colum bearing bad condition

Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

alternator light on

front diff leak

fuel cap does not lock

no gear knob

no main beam tell tale

rear diff leak

bottom steering colum bearing bad condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,887 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,248 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,248 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,243 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,860 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,860 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The n/s/r hub is leaking oil (slightly) Both front hubs leakinf oil (slightly)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 79,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The n/s/r hub is leaking oil (slightly) Both front hubs leakinf oil (slightly)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 75,551 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 75,551 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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A746 WLG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.7%.

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 A746 WLG, 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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A746 WLG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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