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A667 GEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,203 mi
Last recorded29,203 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA667 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 29,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 28,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 25,184 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,833 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 22,833 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,635 miles

Both Front Hubs Slightly Damp At Rear

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,074 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 13,071 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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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A667 GEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A667 GEJ, 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 A667 GEJ registered?

A667 GEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1984.

Is A667 GEJ safe to buy?

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