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A43 NAC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 NAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,690 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 85,670 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking comes out the bottom of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 73,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,428 miles

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

front prop u.j worn

Pass 17 May 2006 60,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 60,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A43 NAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A43 NAC, 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 A43 NAC registered?

A43 NAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A43 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 NAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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