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A821 YSJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,741 mi
Last recorded156,741 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA821 YSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 156,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear hub seal has slight leak of fluid

Fail 12 Oct 2007 156,741 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear hub seal has slight leak of fluid

Pass 27 Oct 2006 156,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 156,741 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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A821 YSJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A821 YSJ, 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

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What year was A821 YSJ registered?

A821 YSJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1984.

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