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A818 KRW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2023 110,140 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,140 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,140 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,140 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,140 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,140 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 20 Oct 2016 174,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 169,250 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroding

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 169,250 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroding

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 164,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 161,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 159,727 miles

both sides rear crossmember corroded

dampness around steering box

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Sep 2012 159,719 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear crossmember corroded

dampness around steering box

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2011 159,351 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

both sides rear crossmemeber corroded holes

dampness around steering box

diesel tank damp

nearside front hubseal damp

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

rear diff weaping

rear prop shaft uj has play

Fail 13 Sep 2011 159,344 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres close to wear bars

both sides rear crossmemeber corroded holes

dampness around steering box

diesel tank damp

nearside front hubseal damp

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

rear diff weaping

rear prop shaft uj has play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 158,867 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

n/s/r crossmember corroded hole

rear exhaust pipe corroded

rear prop shaft uj has play

Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front hub seals leaking

clutch hose touching exhaust

rear crossmember corroded holes

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 11 Sep 2008 157,157 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

steering box slightly damp

steering drop arm slight play ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 156,367 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from both front axle hub seals

Pass 18 Sep 2006 154,817 miles

oil dampness steering box

oil leak

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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A818 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A818 KRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A818 KRW?

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What year was A818 KRW registered?

A818 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1984.

Is A818 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A818 KRW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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