MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s mirror poor condition
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front number plate poor condition
o/s mirror poor condition
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A829 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A829 CVO, 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 A829 CVO registered?
A829 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1984.
Is A829 CVO safe to buy?
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