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A548 DCU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,573 mi
Last recorded29,573 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA548 DCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 29,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front swivels leaking

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 29,571 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Y Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front swivels leaking

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 23,610 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front swivels leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top link above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 21,995 miles

Coil spring corroded All four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Swivel joints slightly leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2023 19,933 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,154 miles

Front Drive shaft swivel seals slightly weeping oil

Front Steering linkage dust covers perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 12,450 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both in op (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 11,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 10,407 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 10,407 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,908 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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A548 DCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A548 DCU, 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 A548 DCU registered?

A548 DCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A548 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A548 DCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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