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A957 FHH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,328 mi
Last recorded163,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA957 FHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulkhead, nearside floor and rear floors corroded and undersealed

front hub seals weeping

front suspension turrets corroded

oil leaks

underside components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 163,325 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulkhead, nearside floor and rear floors corroded and undersealed

front hub seals weeping

front suspension turrets corroded

oil leaks

underside components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 158,654 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 155,571 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 155,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF AND OSF FLOOR PAN/BODY MOUNTING AREA HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 155,549 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis( bulkhead) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis (bulkhead) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,940 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR DIFF SMALL OIL LEAKS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,788 miles

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

front diff small oil leak and rear diff small oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2021 147,788 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front diff small oil leak and rear diff small oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 146,756 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 146,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end front rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 145,613 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 139,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 133,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,577 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 127,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2013 124,345 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 122,322 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 121,375 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,871 miles

o/s fropnt disc slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 119,871 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s fropnt disc slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 119,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 116,889 miles

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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A957 FHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A957 FHH, 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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A957 FHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

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