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A759 CSE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA759 CSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 130,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,677 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 129,677 miles

Brake performance not tested due to steering box drop arm (1.2.1 (g))

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

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 Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box drop arm loose/ worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,327 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,278 miles

Brake performance not tested due to insecure steering box (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure bolts loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure nut missing (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,245 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,236 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 121,224 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,048 miles

advise some parts off the chasis heavly under sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,655 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 116,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,020 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,007 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

near side rear back plate slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,485 miles

oil leak on front diff

poss oil leak n/s rear hub seal

Fail 3 Jun 2010 111,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

oil leak on front diff

poss oil leak n/s rear hub seal

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,075 miles

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

both number plates deteriating

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 104,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,102 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 101,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 98,043 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 98,033 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 96,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A759 CSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A759 CSE, 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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A759 CSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1984.

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