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A899 SKE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 126,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,005 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,343 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 122,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 122,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 121,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,009 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 121,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 120,399 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 120,391 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 117,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 117,694 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A899 SKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A899 SKE, 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 A899 SKE registered?

A899 SKE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1984.

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