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A24 LHS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,302 mi
Last recorded60,302 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 LHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,302 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 54,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,187 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 53,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 53,100 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 52,531 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 May 2019 52,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 May 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,148 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,127 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,325 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,997 miles

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,122 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 21,093 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 3,371 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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A24 LHS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 A24 LHS, 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 41 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 A24 LHS registered?

A24 LHS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A24 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 LHS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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