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A85 DTV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 DTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,774 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 80,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,715 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front mud flap bracket corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front mudflap bracket corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,286 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle support bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

horn sounds weak

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe into Rear tail box Corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leaks at various joints on system. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S. pipes very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff pinion oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Over drive unit oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop light switch intermittent

Pass 19 Jun 2021 77,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,679 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,525 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,248 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,073 miles

slight play nearside front wheelbearing/swivel

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,442 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight leak

Offside Front hub has slight leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,109 miles

brake fluid level close to lower limit

damp around steering box

heavily undersealed

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,853 miles

no rear seat belts fitted due to year of manufacture

Fail 24 Jul 2009 61,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

no rear seat belts fitted due to year of manufacture

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,554 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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A85 DTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A85 DTV, 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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A85 DTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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