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A468 EEC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA468 EEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,526 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,920 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 121,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,791 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,994 miles

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2013 110,123 miles

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,057 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,281 miles

offside and nearside front seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 88,828 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 88,828 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

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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A468 EEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A468 EEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A468 EEC registered?

A468 EEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A468 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A468 EEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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