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A811 OUD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA811 OUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

underbody oil leak

Pass 3 May 2023 72,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,541 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear tyres displaying age/low mileage related perishing to inner & outer sidewalls

Hazard warning light switch not working - pre 1986 model

Nearside Dipped beam intermittent operation when main beam applied

Offside Rear Tyre inner tube valve worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 72,541 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear tyres displaying age/low mileage related perishing to inner & outer sidewalls

Hazard warning light switch not working - pre 1986 model

Nearside Dipped beam intermittent operation when main beam applied

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner tube valve worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 72,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,391 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 71,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front half shaft leaking out of end cap

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,178 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front half shaft leaking out of end cap

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,100 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,923 miles

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 70,830 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

offside front tyre cracked and perished

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 May 2009 70,724 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,636 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 69,889 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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A811 OUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A811 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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What year was A811 OUD registered?

A811 OUD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A811 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A811 OUD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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