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A784 POO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,364 mi
Last recorded187,364 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA784 POO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 187,364 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/bulkhead

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 187,347 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/bulkhead

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 185,131 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,337 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion all body cross members (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 177,181 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

some general corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Mar 2016 177,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

some general corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Feb 2015 174,707 miles

Front O/S outrigger has some corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 171,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 171,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 168,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 168,801 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 167,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 163,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 161,582 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 151,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 142,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A784 POO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A784 POO, 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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A784 POO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1984.

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