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A512 RTA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,350 mi
Last recorded38,350 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 RTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 38,350 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 36,919 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,334 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,786 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 35,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 34,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Pass 10 May 2017 33,696 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear tank surport bracket rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,191 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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A512 RTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A512 RTA, 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

How do I check the history of A512 RTA?

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What year was A512 RTA registered?

A512 RTA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 1984.

Is A512 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A512 RTA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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