MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both o/s and n/s rear axle "bump stop" rubbers missing
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both o/s and n/s rear axle "bump stop" rubbers missing
end float excessive in steering box sector shaft
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear axle "bump stop rubbers" missing
slight end float in sector shaft
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear axle "bump stop rubbers" missing
slight end float in sector shaft
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
altenator drive belt cracking
brake discs corroding,pads not checked
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
bulkhead corroding
chassis & body corroding in various places
chips in windscreen
exhaust emitting slight smoke
front axle arm mounting bushes starting to unbond
oil leak on engine/transmission
slight play steering box drop arm ball joint
slight wear steering damper bush
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A989 XDA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A989 XDA, 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 A989 XDA registered?
A989 XDA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1984.
Is A989 XDA safe to buy?
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