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A854 KRW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

165,341 mi
Last recorded165,341 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA854 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 165,341 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 165,329 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 164,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 164,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OUTRIGGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 162,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 161,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 158,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 156,670 miles

Tyres Deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2019 156,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyres Deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 154,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 157,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 142,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 137,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 135,146 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 135,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 132,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 130,272 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 130,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 127,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 124,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 121,796 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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A854 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A854 KRW, 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 A854 KRW registered?

A854 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1984.

Is A854 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A854 KRW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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