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B362 ACA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,587 mi
Last recorded159,587 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 ACA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 159,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension bushes worn

both rear axle front bushes wqorn and splitting

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

dampness around steering boxarea

drivers and passenger seats slightly insecure

engine and trans oil leaks

n/s front and both rear axle bump stops missing

n/s rear hub stud missing

n/s rear inner sill corroded

o/s front brake pipes fouling each other slightly

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

under side of vehicle dirty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 159,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension bushes worn

both rear axle front bushes wqorn and splitting

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

dampness around steering boxarea

drivers and passenger seats slightly insecure

engine and trans oil leaks

n/s front and both rear axle bump stops missing

n/s rear hub stud missing

n/s rear inner sill corroded

o/s front brake pipes fouling each other slightly

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

under side of vehicle dirty

Fail 7 Feb 2013 159,584 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor servo action

all front suspension arm bushes worn

both front brake discs worn and pads low

both rear coil springs corroded

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s front and rear axle bump stops missing

o/s front brake pipes fouling each other slightly

o/s rear axle front large bush perished and worn

o/s rear shocker cover corroded

power steering pump and box leaking strong advise

slight bind n/s front hub

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

under side of vehicle in dirty condition

windscreen wiper action poor

Pass 26 Apr 2011 155,603 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 155,581 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise front number plate in poor condition!

advise oil leaks!

Pass 25 Oct 2008 152,329 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 149,514 miles

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 149,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 147,287 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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B362 ACA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B362 ACA, 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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B362 ACA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1984.

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