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FDZ 364

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,780 mi
Last recorded162,780 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 364
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 162,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 160,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 158,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 157,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 156,550 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 156,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir. (2.3.3b)

exhaust system partially fouling body.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 148,344 miles

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

both rear shocks not working as intended

emits exhaust gases

vehicle possably not running on diesel

Fail 27 Mar 2014 148,312 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks not working as intended

emits exhaust gases

n/s front tyre deflated

vehicle possably not running on diesel

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,236 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 105,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,054 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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FDZ 364 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDZ 364, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDZ 364 registered?

FDZ 364 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is FDZ 364 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDZ 364 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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