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A456 BVK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,023 mi
Last recorded217,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 BVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 217,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 215,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 213,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 212,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 209,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 207,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 205,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 198,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 198,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 194,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 191,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 189,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 185,388 miles

slight oil leak on nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 28 May 2014 181,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 174,765 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 171,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 171,164 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 166,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 166,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 159,239 miles

Front exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Front propshaft slightly worn

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2009 159,239 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Front propshaft slightly worn

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Rear propshaft UJ slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 153,877 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 153,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 147,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 135,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake pedal has some travel

handbrake effort just good enough for mot

wiper sweep limited but ok for mot

Pass 24 Nov 2006 135,867 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake pedal has some travel

handbrake effort just good enough for mot

wiper sweep limited but ok for mot

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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A456 BVK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A456 BVK, 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 A456 BVK registered?

A456 BVK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A456 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A456 BVK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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