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A965 CRM

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA965 CRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 103,006 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,016 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 101,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 96,765 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,723 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,753 miles

Nearside Front slight hub seal leak

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 94,752 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,919 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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A965 CRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A965 CRM, 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 A965 CRM registered?

A965 CRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1984.

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