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A785 XNV

1984 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,129 mi
Last recorded13,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Series43,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA785 XNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 13,129 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S front hub leaking

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

Fail 20 May 2024 13,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to chassis and Suspension components

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

Pass 12 May 2023 13,137 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 13,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake is not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Steering bracket loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 13,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 13,129 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,129 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 13,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 13,129 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam in five places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 13,129 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 13,129 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side chassis,near shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 13,129 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wiper blade split.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work when side lights are on (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear beam in six places. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear cross member corroding

nearside front chassis corroded

slight oil leak from offside rear axle

Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,129 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 13,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside front swivel joints leaking

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,131 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 13,129 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 12,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,553 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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A785 XNV is a 1984 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 43,863 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A785 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A785 XNV is a 1984 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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