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A7 KHO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

228,142 mi
Last recorded228,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 228,142 miles

ADVISE CHASSIS REPAIRED IN MANY PLACES

ADVISE MUDDY AND WET AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Oct 2016 225,837 miles

ADVISE CHASSIS AND BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED

ADVISE EXHAUST REPAIRED

Fail 14 Oct 2016 225,831 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS AND BODY MOUNTS CORRODED. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS AND BODY MOUNTS CORRODED. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 223,910 miles

advise front joints gaiters are perrished

advise nearside front cv joint has slight play

advise rear chassis cross member is corroded

advise vehicle is corroded on underside

Pass 28 Jul 2014 222,273 miles

alternator belt cuts , not adjusted to take up charge too keep vehicle engine running under low revs load. exhaust rubbing on rear axle A bar.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 222,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt cuts , not adjusted to take up charge too keep vehicle engine running under low revs load. exhaust rubbing on rear axle A bar.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 220,194 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 202,131 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 217,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 217,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 214,454 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 214,454 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 205,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 205,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 193,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 193,188 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 188,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 175,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 175,044 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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A7 KHO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A7 KHO, 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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A7 KHO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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