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A585 JDC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 JDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,224 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,194 miles

slight play on steering drop arm bush

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,362 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2007 79,279 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 79,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,500 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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A585 JDC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A585 JDC, 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 A585 JDC registered?

A585 JDC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is A585 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A585 JDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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