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A875 GRT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 GRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside And Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 80,383 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside And Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,859 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,405 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,892 miles

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

Offside Rear brake plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,592 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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A875 GRT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A875 GRT, 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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A875 GRT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1984.

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