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A408 EAO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

288 mi
Last recorded288 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 EAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 288 miles
Fail 30 May 2006

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

tyres becoming close to limit

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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A408 EAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A408 EAO, 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 A408 EAO registered?

A408 EAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A408 EAO safe to buy?

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