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A851 EWV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,634 mi
Last recorded22,634 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA851 EWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 22,634 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 225,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 214,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 196,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 173,791 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

wireing bit untidy

Pass 20 Feb 2012 173,791 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 171,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 158,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 145,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 123,468 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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A851 EWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A851 EWV, 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 A851 EWV registered?

A851 EWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A851 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A851 EWV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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