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A375 DRM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,943 mi
Last recorded53,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA375 DRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 53,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 51,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,245 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 50,913 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,025 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,967 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,621 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,620 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,834 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,437 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 32,436 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,086 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,086 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,328 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,232 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A375 DRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A375 DRM, 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 A375 DRM registered?

A375 DRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1984.

Is A375 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A375 DRM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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