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A8 KFX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 105,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 100,007 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 100,007 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 166,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 163,219 miles

front brake pipes corroding

genral corrosion though out vehicle

offside rear brake drum back plate damp with fluid

Pass 29 Nov 2006 160,772 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2005 160,094 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 160,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2004 156,788 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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A8 KFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A8 KFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 KFX registered?

A8 KFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A8 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KFX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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