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A111 JVC

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,365 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached a frame ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,086 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,087 miles

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

oil leaking from diff

Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaking from diff

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,923 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 91,456 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 91,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,015 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 88,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,000 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear centre tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,348 miles

N/S/Centre & O/S/Centre Tyres Have Cuts In Sidewalls

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres have Cuts in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,355 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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A111 JVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A111 JVC, 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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What year was A111 JVC registered?

A111 JVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A111 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A111 JVC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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