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A985 RJX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA985 RJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 52,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,706 miles

whole car under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,197 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,912 miles

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places on chassis and out-riggers Surface Corrosion starting to form on and around some of the old welding repairs.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places on chassis and out-riggers Surface Corrosion starting to form on and around some of the old welding repairs.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,488 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis and bush defects marked with yellow chalk

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

driver's door window does not open

n/s wiper blade is split but still clears screen

n/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly snagged

no rear seat belt fitted

outer sidewall of both rear tyres cracked/crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear rbubbers of front trailing arms are perishing

steering column shroud is loose

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 24 Dec 2009 48,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance 45%.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 47,481 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,088 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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A985 RJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A985 RJX, 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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A985 RJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1984.

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