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A865 OVS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,989 mi
Last recorded229,989 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA865 OVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 229,989 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 226,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 224,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 221,235 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 219,835 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 218,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 215,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 214,537 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 209,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine gearbox and transfer ()

all 4 tyres perishing and worn to 3mm

all moon hub seals weeping

Pass 27 Jul 2016 202,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 193,704 miles

advise all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 4 Jul 2014 186,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 182,681 miles

front number plate cable tied on

slight play in anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Jun 2012 178,574 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front number palte cable tired on

advise hand brake adjusting

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Jun 2011 177,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 174,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 173,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 172,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 168,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 165,679 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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A865 OVS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A865 OVS, 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 A865 OVS registered?

A865 OVS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1984.

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