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A769 EAO

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,722 mi
Last recorded36,722 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA769 EAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,722 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,546 miles

hazard lamps inopperative

Fail 25 Aug 2021 36,537 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

hazard lamps inopperative

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 36,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 35,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,970 miles

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

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

Offside Steering damper inappropriately modified bolt has no nut insecure (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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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A769 EAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A769 EAO, 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 A769 EAO registered?

A769 EAO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1984.

Is A769 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A769 EAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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