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A819 SCK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

293,287 mi
Last recorded293,287 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA819 SCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 293,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 293,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 291,969 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 291,968 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 261,219 miles

Mileage same as last year possibly faulty

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 261,219 miles

Front Propshaft slide worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 259,273 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 256,793 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 256,789 miles

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

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

Steering locking device ineffective steering arm to box slack (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust noisy Silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 253,508 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 249,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 241,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 235,041 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 235,041 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 227,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 221,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 221,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 217,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 208,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 204,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 198,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 189,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 189,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A819 SCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A819 SCK, 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 A819 SCK registered?

A819 SCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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