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A915 TVW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,494 mi
Last recorded147,494 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA915 TVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 147,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Swivel hub has slight play.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corroded.

Fail 31 May 2022 147,486 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Ball joint from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Swivel hub has slight play.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,977 miles

slight corrosoin to chassis

slight corrosoin to front brake pipes

slight play and perishing front radius arm bushes

sterring box slight leak

wax oiled

Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,972 miles

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight corrosoin to chassis

slight corrosoin to front brake pipes

slight play and perishing front radius arm bushes

sterring box slight leak

wax oiled

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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A915 TVW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A915 TVW, 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 A915 TVW registered?

A915 TVW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A915 TVW safe to buy?

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