MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ADVISE BRAKES SLIGHT SPONGEE / ENGINE SLIGHT SMOKEY
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
ADVISE ROOF RACK LOOSE
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both swivel hubs leaking;
n/side rear floor suport corroded
steering box leaking from lower seal
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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A938 KVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 A938 KVT, 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 A938 KVT registered?
A938 KVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1984.
Is A938 KVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for A938 KVT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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