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A608 CAW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

170,151 mi
Last recorded170,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA608 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 170,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 169,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 168,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 167,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 166,081 miles

Central Rear hydraulic ram boot slightly insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 158,963 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 156,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 156,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 154,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front footwell corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2015 152,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 151,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 150,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 148,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,476 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 145,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 145,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 144,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 142,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 140,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 137,928 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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A608 CAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A608 CAW, 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 A608 CAW registered?

A608 CAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A608 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A608 CAW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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