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A669 TEG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,322 mi
Last recorded158,322 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 TEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 158,322 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 158,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 157,997 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 157,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 157,787 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 157,681 miles

brake pedal low

Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,341 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 157,336 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 156,916 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 156,916 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 156,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 154,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 154,205 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s & o/s (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,169 miles

all brake pipes greased

all underside undersealed

n/s/f tyre wall cut

oil leak

vehicle corroded n/s sill

Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 149,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,429 miles

slight leak on both front swivels

Pass 13 Oct 2011 149,183 miles

slight leak on front swivels

Pass 18 Oct 2010 148,811 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,634 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 145,796 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 143,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 141,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 139,385 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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A669 TEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A669 TEG, 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 A669 TEG registered?

A669 TEG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A669 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A669 TEG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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