MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to battery box
corrosion to offside front floor/bulkhead
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to battery box
corrosion to offside front floor/bulkhead
surface corrosion to chassis and floor
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front floor excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
brake pedal feels slightly spongy
both front wheel bearings noisy
long travle foot brake
oil stain on steering box
slight blue smoke on start up
slight oil leak on hub seals
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust rusty and shailing
Rear shock absorber dust shields corroded
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
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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A838 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 A838 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 A838 CVO registered?
A838 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1984.
Is A838 CVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A838 CVO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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