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A999 TMB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,094 mi
Last recorded213,094 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 TMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 213,094 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank corroded

long park brake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seal damp

rear support member corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 213,083 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm off box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

long hand brake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals damp

rear support member corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 213,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wash jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale inop (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm off box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

long hand brake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals damp

rear support member corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 213,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulk head corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals damp

rear support member corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 213,062 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulk head corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals damp

rear support member corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 213,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bulk head corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seal damp

rear support member corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 213,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulk head corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals damp

rear support member corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 212,309 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

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

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

Offside Front Hub seal damp

Fail 23 Jan 2018 212,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

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

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

Offside Front Hub seal damp

Pass 18 Jan 2017 211,163 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 209,301 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 206,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 204,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 202,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 199,784 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 199,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 195,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 192,293 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 187,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 184,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 175,379 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 175,365 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Severe oil leak on nearside front hub sphere seal

Pass 25 Jan 2006 159,446 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 159,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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A999 TMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A999 TMB, 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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A999 TMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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