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A685 MVU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

117,718 mi
Last recorded117,718 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA685 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body out rigger body mounting

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis dfront to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor coroded

Offside Rear out rigger body mounting

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 117,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body out rigger body mounting

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis dfront to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor coroded

Offside Rear out rigger body mounting

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,695 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 116,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 116,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,554 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 116,173 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,172 miles

floor holed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger holed and corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

transfer box showing signs of weeping

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger holed and corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

transfer box showing signs of weeping

Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,347 miles

offfside and nearside chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 100,989 miles

o/s and n/s / rear out riggers corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 100,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s / rear out riggers corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 98,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,122 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,876 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 85,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 85,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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A685 MVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 A685 MVU, 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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A685 MVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1984.

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