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A43 VTU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 VTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 134,014 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 133,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 120,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,768 miles

n/s/r upper arm bush has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,611 miles

rear bush on n/s/r upper a-bar has slight play

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front prop front uj joit worn

rear prop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,712 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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A43 VTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

A43 VTU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A43 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 VTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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