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A124 JJU

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 JJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 130,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,293 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

head light main beam tell tail inop

Fail 13 Nov 2019 129,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment seized (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

head light main beam tell tail inop

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,178 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 129,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,633 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 126,633 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,031 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 124,031 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,807 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 121,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,939 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 115,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 115,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s washers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 112,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 111,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 111,299 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A124 JJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A124 JJU, 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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A124 JJU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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