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A836 CVO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,172 mi
Last recorded176,172 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA836 CVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 176,172 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jul 2020 172,652 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 172,652 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal slight oil leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,741 miles

slight leak from power steering box and power steering fluid low

Fail 9 Dec 2015 171,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 170,918 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 170,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 169,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 169,913 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 168,762 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 168,759 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 168,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 168,430 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 168,422 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 168,406 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Nov 2008 167,923 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Nov 2007 165,479 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 165,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 161,591 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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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.

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