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A762 AAB

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA762 AAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,112 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 83,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,389 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,389 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Earth strap broken, engine block-to-chassis (4.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,284 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,284 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,971 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,924 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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A762 AAB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A762 AAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A762 AAB registered?

A762 AAB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A762 AAB safe to buy?

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