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A125 DSF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,985 mi
Last recorded195,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA125 DSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2024 195,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 194,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 189,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 176,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 169,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,368 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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A125 DSF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A125 DSF, 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

How do I check the history of A125 DSF?

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What year was A125 DSF registered?

A125 DSF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is A125 DSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A125 DSF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A125 DSF have outstanding finance?

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