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A995 OEX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA995 OEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 115,081 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,616 miles

slght movement in o/s front swivel joint

top axle bush gaitor split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,832 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 113,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 113,270 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake grabbing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,316 miles

middle seat missing front

some movement at o/s front hub

Pass 6 Jun 2006 107,316 miles

chassis & body mounting points getting weak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 107,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 107,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

chassis in general getting thin in places

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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A995 OEX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A995 OEX, 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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A995 OEX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1984.

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