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A529 SYA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,213 mi
Last recorded81,213 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA529 SYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,740 miles

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

Offside Front steering box drop arm dust cover has a pin hole

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,507 miles

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 79,506 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,151 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

n/s/f floor pan coroded

o/s/f track rod end slight movment

o/s/f wheel bearing slight movment

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,371 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded in non prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,788 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,854 miles

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

top n/s/r position lamp low intencity

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,184 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in front hubs

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,162 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,263 miles

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

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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A529 SYA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A529 SYA, 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 A529 SYA registered?

A529 SYA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A529 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A529 SYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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