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A89 AJM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

214,014 mi
Last recorded214,014 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 AJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 214,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 213,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on Inner And Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on Inner And Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 213,098 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage Slight oil leak present (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 212,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 211,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 209,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 208,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 207,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 206,598 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of tread

Power steering pump starting to get noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 205,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 204,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 204,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 201,099 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 201,095 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 195,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 195,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 188,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 181,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 171,869 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 171,821 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front number plate figures are fading

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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A89 AJM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A89 AJM, 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 A89 AJM registered?

A89 AJM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1984.

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