MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1904 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1604 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3804 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3308 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1904 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1604 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3804 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3308 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal slight oil leak (2.3.3b)
slight leak from power steering box and power steering fluid low
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight leak from power steering box and power steering fluid low
rear upper suspension frame bushes are slightly worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leaks from engine , transfer box and rear differential unit
rear suspension tie bar bushes are starting to split and slightly worn
some corrosion to rear chasssis in places
some oil dampness around steering box area
some wear in front suspension arm hockey stick bushes
steering damper bushes are slightly worn
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wiper blades are starting to split
oil leaks from engine , transfer box and rear differential unit
rear suspension tie bar bushes are starting to split and slightly worn
rear upper suspension frame bushes are slightly worn
some corrosion to rear chasssis in places
some oil dampness around steering box area
some wear in front suspension arm hockey stick bushes
steering damper bushes are slightly worn
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
Propshaft component defective
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A836 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A836 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 A836 CVO registered?
A836 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1984.
Is A836 CVO safe to buy?
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