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A614 YBO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,994 mi
Last recorded148,994 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA614 YBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 148,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 148,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,179 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 148,159 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 May 2014 146,739 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 146,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 144,704 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn smooth

n/s/f spray flap missing

rear door rusted and holed (bottom corner)

slight leak on gearbox

Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,070 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 140,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front too rear and rear axle brake pipes are cable tied sequre

nearside front foot well corroded but not structual

slight play in steering ball joint at steering box arm and slight noise from power steering pump

Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight green colour to h/lamps beam

slight travel on brake peddle

Fail 24 Jul 2008 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight green colour to h/lamps beam

slight travel on brake peddle

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,482 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,900 miles

surface corrossion to battery box floors etc

Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrossion to floors /battery box ect

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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A614 YBO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A614 YBO, 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 A614 YBO registered?

A614 YBO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1984.

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