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A419 JLC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,662 mi
Last recorded279,662 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA419 JLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2024 279,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 277,712 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 276,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 274,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 272,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 270,596 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 268,122 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 264,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 259,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 255,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 253,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 249,566 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2007 247,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 243,809 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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A419 JLC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A419 JLC, 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 A419 JLC registered?

A419 JLC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1984.

Is A419 JLC safe to buy?

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