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A61 RRH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 RRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,409 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside washer jet's poor

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 97,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,254 miles

Nearside washer jet's poor

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,254 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside washer jet's poor

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,068 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside washer jets are poor

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,068 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside washer jets are poor

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,275 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn at rear diff ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn at rear diff ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,705 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight rubbing

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,705 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at the tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake has slight rubbing

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade's deteriating.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,583 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,583 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,777 miles

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

Nearside washers are poor.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,363 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 75,450 miles

Both sides front floor to bulkhead panels are corroding at the bottom

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff casing is weeping?

Silencer is very close to the hand brake drum

Some cracking to rear offside tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,450 miles

Both sides front floor to bulkhead panels are corroding at the bottom

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff casing is weeping?

Silencer is very close to the hand brake drum

Some cracking to rear offside tyre

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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A61 RRH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A61 RRH, 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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A61 RRH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1984.

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