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A962 PNB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,962 mi
Last recorded69,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 PNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,962 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 69,962 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 20,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,114 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis @ fwd spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis @ fwd spring hanger. Not a continuous seam weld. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake modification unsafe Rear prop shaft(transmission brake fitted)is fouling on chassis cross member. Due to suspension modification. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,681 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,636 miles

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

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

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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A962 PNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A962 PNB, 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 A962 PNB registered?

A962 PNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A962 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A962 PNB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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