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A806 OUD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

268,872 mi
Last recorded268,872 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA806 OUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 268,872 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body to cab mounting point corroded [holed]

Fail 20 Feb 2024 268,862 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking steering box leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting to chassis corroded holed

hazzard warning light tell tale light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2023 268,221 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight movement on steering box drop arm fixing (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab to chassis mounting bracket corroded [holed] not affecting overhaul strenght (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 268,209 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector blowing under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat backrest broken (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 267,729 miles

both front and rear prop shaft u/js have excessive play

Fail 6 Sep 2021 267,714 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to steering condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering box insecure and securing bracket broken off (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak under bonnet coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 267,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 266,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 263,816 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 263,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 262,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 262,752 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 259,522 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 259,500 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 255,701 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 251,610 miles

rear drop links slight movement.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 251,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear drop links slight movement.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 248,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 243,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 243,745 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 239,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

service brake in need of adjustment.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 239,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

service brake in need of adjustment.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 234,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 233,989 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 229,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 226,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 224,072 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A806 OUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A806 OUD, 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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A806 OUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1984.

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