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ACZ 5341

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,139 mi
Last recorded180,139 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5341
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 180,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 178,951 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 178,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 178,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 178,603 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking hub area (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer in very poor condition (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Bulk head below windscreen area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 178,603 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 178,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 178,603 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 178,603 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking suspect wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Slight oil leak

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2013 178,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 178,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 178,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 176,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 176,795 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 174,124 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 173,786 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 173,786 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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ACZ 5341 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ACZ 5341, 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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ACZ 5341 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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