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A759 RTC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA759 RTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,373 miles

Offside Front Upper slight play in top swivel joint

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 149,306 miles

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

body members corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,103 miles

Nearside Rear shock mount corroded

various body mounts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,819 miles

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Rear rear body members corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

corrosion in the nearside front chassis leg

seems to be a lot of travel on brake pedal

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight oil leak from the rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Sep 2019 147,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

alternator belt is very loose

corrosion in the nearside front chassis leg

seems to be a lot of travel on brake pedal

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight oil leak from the rear diff

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 144,177 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear body floor support members corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake slightly spongy

slight engine and gear box oil leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2016 144,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake slightly spongy

slight engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,269 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travel

Fail 4 Oct 2014 139,236 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2013 139,024 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in lower steering column knuckle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 139,000 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in lower steering column knuckle

Pass 20 Jul 2012 135,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,188 miles

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

exhaust cracked-centre

Pass 1 May 2010 126,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 123,239 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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A759 RTC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A759 RTC, 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 A759 RTC registered?

A759 RTC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1984.

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